Farmers markets continue to gain popularity in modern times for a multitude of reasons! Between fresh, local, seasonal whole foods, flowers and veggie starters, homemade baked goods, artisan crafts and jewelry, live music, food trucks, and community involvement, there are many reasons why farmers markets are so fantastic! If you have not been to one, I strongly encourage you to check one out in your area this weekend!
Attending farmers markets are a great way to support your community. It is a place where farmers can sell their food and products directly to the consumer, you! Not only are you enjoying the benefits of fresh food from these farmers, you are supporting their small businesses in a sustainable fashion. Although most farmers markets are available May – September/October, some cities will offer year round indoor markets! I have enjoyed these when I have travelled to Seattle and San Francisco. That’s a fun tip next time you are travelling to a new city – do a search and check out their local farmers market schedule. I recommend bringing a reusable bag with you to stock up on all the goodies you will aquire!
We love to explore the local farmers markets in our area on the weekends. We stock up on veggies for the week, grab a few unplanned treats like a gluten free baked good, homemade soap, & fresh cut flowers, enjoy a snack, meal, or coffee drink from the local stand, and enjoy the live music typically playing at most markets! Living in Colorado we have many markets to choose from in the spring through fall. If you live in the front range of Colorado I highly recommend both the Boulder and Longmont weekly farmers markets on Saturdays. If Saturday is a bit busy for you, check out Boulder’s farmers market on Wednesday evenings! A new market that my husband and I discovered this summer is the Nederland Farmers Market. How awesome this experience was for us! A high altitude, mountain community farmers market, very special. I hope to hear from some of you about the wonderful farmers markets you have attended!
