You might spend a little bit more initially, but the produce you buy at a farmers’ market will also last you a lot longer. Many products at the supermarket have been sitting in transport for at least a day or two, while produce at your local market was most likely harvested earlier that day.
Because your produce isn’t travelling far, farmers can harvest exactly what’s ready for consumption, without having to factor in travel time. That means the tomato you’re buying today was selected because it was perfectly ripe and ready to enjoy.