Now that spring is almost gone and summer is approaching, local farmer's markets are starting to pop-up and offer fresh, seasonal produce and foods in your community. This is a great time to visit your local farmers markets and support your local farmers and small businesses. By strolling through a weekend farmer's market, you are more apt to try new, fresh foods and explore new and healthy recipes for you and your family.
Some more reasons to shop and explore farmer's markets:
- Buying local
- Often the highest quality of freshness and taste
- Likely free of preservatives and hormones
- Beneficial to the local economy and keeping small operations thriving
- Can often times be cheaper than buying produce fro the grocery store
- Talking to local vendors about unusual or new-to-you items
- You are able to try and learn about new things you otherwise wouldn't choose to try
- Free samples help you try new flavors, nutrients and recipes
- Family and kid friendly
- There are often fun activities and booths for kids
- You can also let your kids help you pick out new items to try and cook with
Local Farmer's Markets in Your Area:
- Bel Air Farmers Market
- Every Saturday 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- 2 S Bond St, Bel Air, MD 21014
- Pratt Street Farmers Market
- Thursdays May through October 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
- Corner of Pratt and Light Streets
- Fells Point Farmers Market
- Saturdays May through November 7:30 AM- 12:30 PM
- Broadway and Thames Streets
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