While online buying is what SO many of us are gravitating towards these days, shopping in person and having the ability to see and touch before purchasing a product truly makes it an experience. This feeling is what makes visiting your local farmer’s market such a fun and satisfying one.
From enjoying produce harvested during it’s optimal season to meeting the people who grow your food, there are a multitude of reasons why heading off on a Saturday morning to head to your local farmer’s market yields only positive results! No long distance shipping, no heavy additives……the food you are getting is fresh and delicious and truly in it’s prime.
That being said, venturing out CAN be a bit overwhelming. Between the meandering crowds and the multitude of options, we wanted to narrow down some of your July must-haves to celebrate the hot, summer season. The following are some of THE best and seasonal picks that local farmers are bringing to the table for you….
Yummy Veggies….
- Tomatoes
- Summer Squash
- Corn
- Peppers
- Zucchini
Delicious Fruit….
- Watermelon
- Peaches
- Mango
- Plums
- Cantaloupe
Farmers’ markets are about people who love food….growers and eaters alike! Farmer’s markets are truly for everyone. They are designed to be accessible to all and to create a sense of community and enjoyment. Do some research and pop by your local one this July….so fun AND so very yum!
