Tips & Tricks for
Shopping at Your Local Market
Ask Questions
1
Talk to the farmers; ask how food is grown, ways to prepare your produce, and what's different about the varieties.
Plan Recipes
2
Base your meals on seasonal ingredients and look up recipes before you shop.
Bring Your Own Bag
3
Boxes, bags, coolers, and freezer packs are some essentials that will help make your shopping trip easier.
4
Arrive Early
If you want the best selection, come early and take time to walk through and preview the entire market.
5
When Using Cash
To help vendors, please use small bills and provide exact change whenever possible.
Multiple Ways to Pay
6
Did you know there are multiple ways to pay at the farmers market? It's important for everyone to have access to healthy food and local goodies! You can shop using your debit card and happily accept food assistance programs.