Produce
For summer squash and
corn-on-the-cob, check out these farmers' markets all over
Massachusetts. You can work on your farmer's tan while you're at it. And
though the virtues of outdoor shopping do not include air-conditioning,
prices at farmers' markets are usually lower - and the food much
fresher - than at your local supermarket.
If you can't find time to pick
fresh fruit and vegetables yourself, there are several spots where
farmers regularly bring in their harvests. You get the benefit of
produce picked within the past 24 hours, and you directly support local
farmers. Food stamps are accepted by many farmers. These listings come
courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture, (617)
626-1752.
FARMERS' MARKETS: Boston area
FARMERS' MARKETS: North Shore
FARMERS' MARKETS: South Shore
FARMERS' MARKETS: Cape Cod and Islands
FARMERS' MARKETS: Worcester/MetroWest
FARMERS' MARKETS: Western Mass
To make sure an excursion to one of
these farms will be fruitful, it's best to call before you go. Most of
the farms listed below are for strawberry picking, but you might want to
call them to see what else is sprouting up.
PICK YOUR OWN: North Shore
PICK YOUR OWN: Worcester/MetroWest
PICK YOUR OWN: Western Mass
PICK YOUR OWN: Maine
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