Local Harvest can help you locate the farmers' markets in your area.
More reasons to shop your farmers' markets:
(by Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian)
Shopping at local farmer's markets strengthens your communities.
Experiencing food at its finest can encourage even the pickiest eater to try a few bites.
Since the produce is picked at the peak of the season, nutrients, and phytochemicals will be more abundant.
Farmers Market Fun (by Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian)
Try a new fruit or vegetable, or prepare your produce in a new way.
Ask the vendor his favorite way to prepare a particular type of produce. Many have recipes to share.
Check if there are any special events being planned at the Farmers Market. Many have cooking demonstrations, tastings, and fun activities for the kids.
Give your children each $2.00. Let them explore the world of produce and make a new selection. There is a much greater chance your child will try this new food since it belongs to them. (When my daughter was 3-years old, she loved the color purple and selected a purple turnip. To this day, she still enjoys eating raw purple turnips with ranch dip!)
Ask the vendor his favorite way to prepare a particular type of produce. Many have recipes to share.
Check if there are any special events being planned at the Farmers Market. Many have cooking demonstrations, tastings, and fun activities for the kids.
Give your children each $2.00. Let them explore the world of produce and make a new selection. There is a much greater chance your child will try this new food since it belongs to them. (When my daughter was 3-years old, she loved the color purple and selected a purple turnip. To this day, she still enjoys eating raw purple turnips with ranch dip!)
