Farmers Market Season Opens This Week

It farmer market season and Washington DC kicks off the opening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 18th season on June 6.

Farmers Markets feature locally grown foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, honey products, and other home-made products.  

If you have not visited your local Farmers Market you are definitely missing out!  This is a great way to teach children about foods that are naturally grown and produced at nearby farms.

You find a Farmer's Market near you.

You can find events near you being held at these markets as well.  You may be surprised at how it is an enjoyable way to shop with such a feeling of community.  Talk directly with the farmers growing the foods!

A few food safety tips for your farmer's market experience*:

Don't forget to teach children to wash their hands before and after touching produce.  

It is always a good idea to wash the produce under running water.  Do not use soap or detergent on foods.  It is still a good idea to wash foods even if you are going to peel it.