How to Go Around a Farmers Market
Here are 10 suggestions to help you get the most out of a trip to your neighborhood farmers market for fresh, delectable, reasonably priced produce grown close to home. Don't wait until the weekend to get your reusable bags because seasonal produce, such as spring veggies, are abundant right now.
1. Decide where to go.
In order to locate farmer's markets in your neighborhood, you should start your quest online at a website like Local Harvest. Large cities have numerous markets that are open on various days of the week in various neighborhoods. Locate one close by or visit a different area of the city.
2. List everything.
Although while you never know what you'll find at a farmers market, you may decide to make impulsive purchases, it still helps to compile a list of essentials for the meals for the next week.
3 Include the kids.
Introduce the children to a variety of wholesome fruits and vegetables that will look and taste better than those found in the supermarket. Let them to purchase and sample new meals they might otherwise pass up.
4. Bring cards and cash.
Most farmers and vendors these days take credit, debit, and occasionally contactless cards. Bring little bills if paying with cash so you can get exact change.
5. Bike or stroll.
If as all possible, take active ways to your neighborhood market. To assist in getting your purchases home, think about bringing a wagon, stroller, or bike basket. If you must drive, walk the length of the market to increase your daily step total.
6. Explore each booth.
In addition to these commodities, many markets also sell eggs, meat, fish, dairy products, flowers, and plants. Take a stroll around to see what's available and to get a feel for prices. Two farmers may charge very different prices for the same product.
7. Sample!
You can try items you might not have previously thought about purchasing, contrast the flavors of comparable goods from various suppliers, and give your kids the chance to try novel foods. Continue going to the market because it can take a youngster 15–20 tries of a previously rejected food before they genuinely appreciate it! Remember that due to COVID-19 constraints, certain vendors might not be able to provide samples.
8. Find out about farms.
Encourage the children to ask the farmers questions about what it's like to work on a farm or how to cultivate food to turn your visit into a cultural experience.
9. The best prices can be found right before closing.
Unbeknownst to many, farmers will frequently lower their prices—or be more amenable to haggling—close to closing time since they don't want to haul home the unsold goods.
10. Make it a habit.
Add a weekly trip to the farmers market in your schedule. You will come across many seasonal fruits and veggies, and you will help your neighborhood, nearby farmers, and the health of your family.