This photo series was captured in Fort Collins, Colorado in the autumn of 2013 as an effort to promote local food buying and production.
Fort Collins has a booming local food season. In the midst of harvest season, we visit farmer's markets and local stores to find the most fresh and best goods.
Locals stroll through the booths.
Sweet and tart Colorado-grown apples are put out for sampling.
An assortment of eggplant make a vibrant color addition to the spread of food available.
Locally grown garlic is presented in this radial basket.
A customer picks out some fresh produce to purchase at this farmer's market booth.
Squash is an indicator of the fall harvest season.
Vegatables tumble onto a display table to be sold.
Sampling and conversations are key points for farmer's market attendees.
Local merchants display their wares for purchase, and offered recipes as inspiration.
The market's time draws to a close, but these families and farmers will be back next week.