7 Spectacular US Farmers Markets
Last week, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaimed Aug. 2-8 as
National Farmers Market Week. In the past year, the number of farmers markets has
grown nearly five percent, and there's good reason to get behind them: they're sustainable, community-driven, and personal. But perhaps most importantly, they're fun!
While all farmers markets have a way with engaging all the senses, here are some of our top picks from across the country. Keep reading for greenmarkets worth seeking out.
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I love the farmers' markets in Philadelphia,PA. Great chesses and baked goods!!! Reading Terminal, Italian Market, Cliveden, the list goes on. There are co-ops like Weaver's Way too.
1The North Market in Columbus, OH is awesome. Lots of stalls selling cheeses, meats, wines, veggies, fruits, etc. Lots of food stalls selling ready cooked meals from all over the globe.
2the dane county farmers market in madison, wisconsin is the largest producers’ market in the country, can't believe you missed that one!
3Pike Place Market in Seattle - how could you miss that???
4hahaha didn't notice that one was missing. seriously, how could you miss pike place?!?!?
5They all look pretty fun and with some much yummy food. But living in the South Bay we must deal with our own little jewels
Downtown Sunnyvale, San Jose and Campbell all have good markets, though not as big as the
metro cities. Small, quaint, good food and most importantly, within walking distance. That's all we need. One of these days I'll brave the Ferry Plaza.
6St. Paul! Woohoo!
7snarkypants---I was thinking the same thing! I love the Madison Farmer's Market! My husband's aunt and uncle make and sell their own maple syrup there every week until they sell out. I wish I got down there to see it more often. For some reason, the Oshkosh Farmer's Market doesn't quite cut it most of the time.
8could not agree more with Chaoticfury!!! Love Reading Terminal for cheeses and such!
9Only one mentions free range or organic.
Eating local produce is great but not if it is loaded with chemicals.
Eating local meat is great if the animal has been raised free range/organic and if it had a humane death.
10Portland Farmers Market really is a feast for the eyes and taste buds! So much variety. Ah, now I'm homesick again.
colleen/foodietots.com
11that's funny spectra...i've probably bought syrup from them before! i always get it at the farmers market, so there's a good chance i stopped by their booth at least once
soooo good!
12I love going to these. I'd rather buy from them sometimes than the regular supermarket. Most of them have waaay better prices too.
13I agree. I like going to these better sometimes too.
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