Price tags on Organic food are shocking, for 50 % more nutrition one has to shell out more than 100%. I kept myself away from the organic food sections until one day I decided to do an extensive research and find out how to buy Organic food for cheap. Initially it seemed to be a worthless effort, but to my surprise I discovered more than few sources of buying cheap organic food. A sincere effort never goes waste; today I have access to innumerable varieties of organic foods, all within my budget, and sometimes cheaper than the non-organic foods. Can you beat that? Read below to find out my secrets of buying cheap organic food.

Explore new places for shopping
When you start researching, you would be amazed to see the number of sources available for buying cheap organic food. All you need to do is little research. Organic farming associations around your city are good options to start your search for cheap organic food. Use internet for that first hand information. Check some websites for sources of organic food markets in and around your area.
Visit Farmer’s markets
Organic foods available at farmer’s markets are fresher and cheaper. You can smell the freshness that is hard to find in foods at supermarket. You also get the liberty to taste food before buying them. Interact with farmers, discuss about the quality and bargain for seconds and bulk price. A friendly gesture can go a long way in buying the freshest of organic foods at cheap price.
Be a member of community-supported farming
All you would need to do is pay a certain amount as a contribution towards farming expenditure. The community will get back to you with boxes full of fresh harvests every week in the upcoming season. You will get freshest of organic food delivered at your door step. This way you also get to serve the farming community. 
Create an Organic food buying club
Ask your friends, family members and neighbors to join you in forming a club. You can buy in bulk and get a handsome discount on your buy. Distribute the stash among members. Check with retailers and distributors for discounts and finalize a deal.
Do Bulk buying
Bulk buying is an age old formula for fetching discounts. Keep a calculator handy for some quick calculations. Grains, nuts and lentils can be stored, so buying in bulk is feasible. You may choose to split the buy with one of your friends.
Buy at the time of harvest
Buy seasonal fruits and vegetable, you get them fresh and cheapest. Buy grains at the time of harvest, they are fresh and cheap. Store loads of them in your kitchen for year round use.
Look around for sales and discounts
Keep an eye on sales and discounts offered on your favorite organic foods at supermarkets. Store them in your freezer for future use.
Preserve when cheap
When prices of organic fruits and vegetables are rock bottom, buy in bulk and preserve them. Learn some preserving techniques to save your foods.
Buy non-branded Organic food
Read labels of non-branded organic foods, buying from house brand can save you a lot of money.
Grow your own kitchen Garden
Here’s a website link for all information related to Organic Kitchen Garden.

Thumb rule for buying cheap organic food
Buy less when price is high and buy in bulk when prices are rock bottom. When price is high it is likely to come down, so why buy more. When price is low, store more, it doesn’t take long for prices to shoot-up.

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