Spring Produce at the Farmers Market

Plants are thawing out, seedlings are popping up, and new produce is ready to pick! When you head to the spring farmers market, be on the lookout for more greens and early fruits.

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Did you know that choosing local fall produce from your local farmers market has sustainability benefits? Eating local produce reduces the transit emissions of your food, and there are other environmental benefits like supporting your local economy and ecosystems while using less packaging. Can’t get to the farmers market? Here are 5 places to shop for local, seasonal produce.

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Spring Fruits

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• Apricots
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Kiwifruit
• Lemons
• Limes
• Pineapples
• Strawberries

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Spring Vegetables

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• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Celery
• Collard greens
• Garlic
• Herbs
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Peas
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Spinach
• Swiss chard
• Turnips