Winter Produce at the Farmers Market

Some fruits and veggies hit their peak in late fall and early winter. Sure, the harvest isn’t as diverse as spring and summer, but with bright citrus coming into season, it’s easy to find brightness at the farmers market. 

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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. 

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Can’t get to the farmers market? Here are 5 places to shop for local, seasonal produce. Want a localized produce list delivered to you each season? Download Commons and take the Seasonal Produce action to get a personalized list based on your zip code. 

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Winter Fruits

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• Apples
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Grapefruit
• Kiwifruit
• Lemons
• Limes
• Oranges
• Pears
• Pineapples

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Winter Vegetables

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• Beets
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Celery
• Collard greens
• Herbs
• Kale
• Leeks
• Onions
• Parsnips
• Potatoes
• Pumpkins
• Rutabagas
• Sweet potatoes
• Squash
• Swiss chard
• Turnips