{"id":3752,"date":"2016-08-01T16:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T20:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevillagesattworivers.com\/?p=3752"},"modified":"2016-08-01T16:00:14","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T20:00:14","slug":"all-about-farmers-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livetworivers.com\/all-about-farmers-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Farmers Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for a new weekend activity in the summer months, we have the perfect destination – your local farmers market! The summer months are peak harvest season for farmers, so there\u2019s no better time to explore your local farmers market for fresh produce and more.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never visited a farmers market before or are eager to learn more about them, read on to learn all about farmers markets!<\/p>\n

There are a lot of benefits to buying from a farmers market.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re asking yourself why you should visit your local farmers market instead of your usual grocery store, there are many reasons! First, local produce at farmers markets is likely more fresh than grocery store produce. When you \u00a0buy from a farmers market, you also know exactly where your produce came from. Also,\u00a0it offers the opportunity to support your local farmers and local businesses. An added bonus is walking around a farmers market offers an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather and get\u00a0a little exercise.<\/p>\n

Farmers markets offer more than produce.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although most farmers markets offer plenty of produce options, many markets also offer much more. In addition to locally grown fruits and vegetables, you can also find cheese, bread, meat, coffee and other food products to buy, as well as snacks and meals you can enjoy while browsing the market. Many farmers markets also offer non-food related products, including flowers, art, jewelry and crafts.<\/p>\n

Farmers markets are growing in popularity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are over 8,500 farmers markets currently registered in the USDA Farmers Market Directory, according to the Farmers Market Coalition. In any given area, you\u2019re likely to find various options for farmers markets, and it\u2019s not hard to see why they\u2019ve become so popular!<\/p>\n

To find farmers markets in your area, a quick Google search should pull up plenty of options. Alternatively, you can use the USDA\u2019s National Farmers Market Directory here<\/a>. Residents at The Villages at Two Rivers have plenty of local options for farmers markets, including the Piney Orchard Farmers Market and the Bowie Farmers Market. Or, residents can visit nearby Annapolis, Baltimore or Washington, D.C. to explore the farmers markets in those cities!<\/p>\n

SOURCE: Farmers Market Coalition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for a new weekend activity in the summer months, we have the perfect destination – your local farmers market! The summer months are peak harvest season for farmers, so there\u2019s no better time to explore your local farmers market for fresh produce and more. If you\u2019ve never visited a farmers market before […]<\/p>\n

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