Farmers' Market Finds

When the weather starts warming up, it is a sign that it’s farmers’ market season! Farmers’ markets are great places to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers, but that’s not all they sell. Many markets also sell other foods, such as meats, cheeses, and breads. You might even find flowers or crafts for sale. Visiting a farmers’ market can be a fun and healthy family outing to see what is at your local market. Ask the market manager or vendors about shopping with SNAP/EBT, WIC, FMNP, and Senior vouchers, because they may accept them too. To find your local farmers’ market, check out: https://www.visitmaryland.org/article/maryland-farmers-markets

You might be wondering what exactly you can find at a farmers’ market in June. While it depends on the weather, what part of Maryland you are in, and other factors, there is some produce generally available. For fruits, various berries will be in season, such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and cherries. Those would be delicious used in a Berry Good Pizza.
When it comes to vegetables, there is more ready for harvest:

• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Cucumbers
• Green beans
• Spring onions
• Cabbage
• Garlic
• Kale
• Collards
• Swiss Chard
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Peas
• Summer squash
• And maybe even some tomatoes!

Not sure what you could do with all those veggies? With the different leafy greens available, try making Pasta with Greens, Beans, and Chicken. Or use our recipe search and type in the vegetable you bought at the market to get some ideas!