Farmers Market Shopping Guide

Shopping at a nearby farmers markets is the best way to eat locally-grown, fresh produce. It's easy to know where the food comes from since the grower is right there and you can ask them. But with a huge variety of options and some lesser-known fruit and vegetable varieties, the farmers market can feel a little overwhelming.

Some shoppers go home with bags full of unrelated items, letting half of them go bad in the refrigerator. Others end up with their belly full of samples, unsure what they should buy for next week's meals. A bit of planning can keep weekly farmers market trips fun and make cooking a breeze all week long.

Check out our guide below to learn more about shopping at your local farmers market.