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Last weekend's trip to the farmer's market was markedly different from last week's, a sure sign that fall is on it's way. Sweet corn had been replaced by squashes in every shape and color. The green beans I had been hoping to buy and freeze were no more, potatoes red, brown, and purple in their place.. Soon, pumpkins, mums, and apples will take over and fall will have officially arrived.

Even as we prepare to bid a fond farewell to the sweet fruits of summer, we're looking forward to the harvest fall has to bring. WebMD has a list of fall foods to be thankful for, including apples, cider, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash among them. (They also have a few ideas for lightening up those delicious, but often heavy, cool weather meals.)

If you need more of a jumpstart, here's more good reasons to eat locally. Protecting the environment, eating fresher foods in season, and supporting local farmers are just a few of the reasons. Sustainably-grown foods not only support the local economy, they're also grown in a way that supports conservation and protects the Earth so that it can continue to support agriculture.

What about you...what are your favorite fall foods?