Throughout the month of August, LRGHealthcare joins with 45 partners throughout the state to highlight New Hampshire Eat Local Month — a month-long celebration of local food and New Hampshire farmers and producers.

“All month long, we hope to inspire you to eat more locally grown, raised, and made foods, meet the farmers, growers, and chefs behind your food, and learn new skills that keep you eating locally throughout the year,” said Jen Risley of New Hampshire Farms Network.

As part of the New Hampshire Eat Local Month festivities, the Franklin Farmer’s Market at Franklin Regional Hospital will be celebrating with a variety of activities for children and adults. New Hampshire Eat Local Month also coincides with National Farmers Market Week, honoring farmers markets all across America.

“There are many benefits to the consumer and farmers when you eat local. We’re excited to offer healthy options to our community by providing a venue for all to access what our local farms have to share. With our Granite State Market Match program and free Franklin bus transportation, we’re excited to expand access and share this opportunity with the community,” said Melissa Lee, Community Health Improvement Specialist with LRGHealthcare.

For more information on the Franklin Farmers Market, call 934-2060 x 8369 or visit their Facebook page at Franklin Farmer’s Market.