A con of buying from local growers at farmers markets is the weather. Hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. can all stop a farmers crops from being produced. Just recently, I read about Hurricane Paula that came along Cuba's northwest coast last Thursday, bringing lots of rain on the island's famed tobacco fields even when it weakened.
Pina del Rio is known for its high-quality tobacco fileds and is crucial for Cuba's famed cigar industry. Growers had planned to begin planting Tuesday, but the storm hindered that from commencing.
So bad weather can have terrible affects on the food you buy at farmer's markets. You could end up buying old produce that can be easily purchased from the supermarket. Also, the produce or meat you buy at the farmer's market may be not be available for purchase due to harsh weather conditions.
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