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What to look for in a Farmers Market

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Efrain Fernandez

It's time for farmers markets. They're popping up all around the nation. They can vary from a real farmers market with farm fresh produce locally grown and sold by the farmer to more of an arts and crafts show. When shopping at a farmers market that the consumer has to be wary of anyone selling vegetables or fruit which aren't locally grown or are out of season. It's becoming common practice for some entrepreneurs to buy the same produce that's available in the grocery and market it at the farmers market place.

Here are some ideas on what to look for in a farmers market.

O New local fruit and vegetables, no commercially grown produce.

O Good rates, the purchase price should be comparable to the supermarket. You may realize that in certain areas the farmers market is somewhat higher but this is well worthwhile if the produce is fresh and local.

O Search for moist fresh looking produce. If the corn was chosen yesterday it will start to dry out in the bottom. Start looking for signs that the fruit and vegetables are harvested within the last moment. Don't be afraid to inquire when the produce was chosen. If it's the farmer you are speaking to they are very likely to take pride in their choice.

O Stay away from produce that's been dumped out on a desk. The screen should say that somebody took time to take care of the produce and make sure that no bruising has happened.

O Search for clearly marked costs. When it is hard to discover home much that apple is you could be dealing with lesser quality produce.

O Prevent farmers markets which have a good deal of crafts. This might be a indication that the area isn't established in agricultural and the farmers market might comprise mainly commercially produced fruit and vegetables.