The biggest thing we can do to make an environmental impact with our eating habits is to eat more minimally processed, plant-based meal. That's because processing and production accounts for 83 percent of the greenhouse gasses emitted as a result of food. We can reduce this number by eating in-season (less refrigeration required) and seeking foods that use less water and energy (in other words, less meat and dairy) before they're ready to be consumed. Another 11 percent of our food's greenhouse gasses come from transportation. One way to decrease your food's footprint from both of these sources is to become a locovore and shop at one of the eleven Colorado Springs farmer's markets. These days, most food travels 1,500 miles before getting to our tables while the food at a farmer's market travels just 60 miles. (Note: Buyer beware... not all farmers market sell exclusively local goods. Ask questions or you may end up with produce off the same truck that just delivered to your local grocery store.) And, don't forget to shop organic -it's better for the environment because organic production reduces pollutants it our streams and soil.

Mondays: 

• Acacia Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or when items sell out).
• Harlan Wolfe Ranch - W. Cheyenne Road and Ninth Street from 9 a.m. to noon, Pick-n-pay. 

Wednesdays:

• Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) - America the Beautiful Park, Cimino Drive south of Colorado Ave. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. EBT accepted.
• Liberty Hights - 12105 Ambassador Dr. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Harlan Wolfe Ranch - W. Cheyenne Road and Ninth Street from 9 a.m. to noon, Pick-n-pay. 

Thursdays:

• Memorial Park - Union and Pikes Peak from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• First and Main Town Center Mall - Powers Bvd. and Constitution Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fridays:

• Harlan Wolfe Ranch - W. Cheyenne Road and Ninth Street from 9 a.m. to noon, Pick-n-pay.

Saturdays:

• CFAM - The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EBT accepted.
• Doherty High School - 4515 Barnes Rd. from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Heritage - 1118 W Cheyenne Rd. from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Old Colorado City - 24th and West Colorado Ave. from 7 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
• Harlan Wolfe Ranch - W. Cheyenne Road and Ninth Street from 9 a.m. to noon, Pick-n-pay. 

Sundays:

• Chapel Hills Mall from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Check out the Colorado State Farmers Market listings for more information: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Agriculture-Main/CDAG/1178305859698