Guides
Practical guides to eating local: how to shop a farmers market, use SNAP benefits, time u-pick and pumpkin season, and make the most of what is fresh right now.
What's in season this monthA month-by-month guide to peak fruits and vegetables.Winter Farmers Markets: What to ExpectWinter markets surprise people.4 min readWhat to Buy at a Farmers Market in FallFall is arguably the best season to shop a farmers market.4 min readWhat to Buy at a Farmers Market in SummerWhat Is at Its Peak in Summer4 min readWhat to Buy at a Farmers Market in SpringSpring at a farmers market is the season of impatience rewarded.4 min readHow to Can Tomatoes at HomeCanning tomatoes at home is one of the most satisfying ways to hold onto summer flavor.4 min readFarmers Market vs Grocery Store: Cost, Freshness, and TasteGrocery stores and farmers markets both fill your kitchen, but they play very different roles.4 min readWhat to Do With Too Much ZucchiniWhen the zucchini keeps coming, whether from your own garden or a great deal at the market, it can pile up fast.4 min readHow to Tell If Fruit Is RipeStart With Your Senses, Not the Calendar4 min readHow to Freeze Fresh Fruits and VegetablesA well stocked freezer is one of the best ways to stretch a big farmers market haul.4 min readHow to Shop a Farmers Market: A Beginner's GuideNew to farmers markets? Here is how to shop like a regular: what to bring, when to arrive, and how to get the best produce.5 min readHow to Store Fresh Produce So It LastsFarmers market produce is picked ripe, so it needs the right storage. Here is how to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer.5 min readHow to Use SNAP and EBT at Farmers MarketsYes, you can use SNAP benefits at farmers markets, and many markets double your dollars. Here is how it works.4 min readU-Pick Farms: How Pick-Your-Own Works and When to GoPick-your-own farms let you harvest fruit straight from the field. Here is how u-pick works and when each crop is ready.4 min readWhat Is a CSA? How Community Supported Agriculture WorksLearn how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) works, what you get in a share, costs, pros and cons, and tips for finding a CSA near you.3 min readWhen Do Pumpkin Patches Open? A Fall Season GuideWondering when pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and apple orchards open for the season? Here is what to expect through the fall.4 min read