Local Food Campaign meeting at the Green Market

On Saturday the 12th, SFS held an afternoon meeting with the Green Market vendors to discuss what varieties of pak puan baan or "neighbor vegetables" to bring to the seminar on July 19th.



These plants are unique because they grow naturally in the communities' forests and around their homes. Many of them are considered herbal medicines and have numerous health benefits. For example, sadao or Thai Neem, can aid digestion, treat skin disorders, repel insects and be used as a toothpaste.

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The plan is to display about 30 different varieties of plants and prepare 9 different food dishes for tasting and sale. Vendors will tell consumers about the uses and benefits of the different plants. Often these plants are sold fresh to consumers, but many people who come to the market aren't yet familiar with their tastes and uses. Next Saturday will be a good opportunity to teach more people about the benefits of these plants!