Winter squash are taking over area farmers tailgate markets. There are so many varieties to choose from!
Fresh at Farmers Markets
Start your shopping list and get meal inspiration each week with ASAP’s roundup of what’s fresh at farmers markets. Although this report focuses on vendors at Buncombe County markets, many products mentioned can be found at markets throughout the region. Want to get this report in your inbox each week? Subscribe to ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report newsletter. Looking for a yearlong view? Check out ASAP’s produce seasonality chart.
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We’re using all parts of the sweet potato plant at area farmers tailgate markets! Though the greens from sweet potato plants aren’t as widely eaten as say spinach or kale, these greens are rich in nutrients and flavor!
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
This week is the official start of fall and it is surely reflected in the produce at area farmers tailgate markets.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
A hint of fall was in the air this weekend at area farmers tailgate markets. The cooler weather is eagerly welcomed by some and reluctantly witnessed by others. Regardless of your feelings about autumn, it’s an indication of the newly emerging horizon of what’s fresh and available at market!
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September is a month of transition at area farmers tailgate markets. The days are getting shorter, and will soon get cooler; many summer items are tapering off, as we begin to see early fall produce emerging.
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There is so much that’s fresh at area farmers tailgate markets that the list is almost too long to mention! We’ve had a wonderful summer for produce, and vendors stands are surely reflecting that – every week they are piled high with delicious goods.
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Things are getting wild at area farmers tailgate markets! There are reports of wild foods such as foraged mushrooms, fermented veggies, and more!
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Summer is sweet and so are many of its crops. Satisfy your sweet tooth with local goods from area farmers tailgate markets! Stock the fridge with snacks such as honey, berries, grapes, baked goods, melons, and more!
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August is the perfect month for tomatoes at area farmers tailgate markets! Heirloom tomatoes are the royal family of the bunch – prized for their intense flavors, vibrant colors, and non-spherical shapes. You can eat them sliced with a pinch of salt, cooked in your favorite dishes, or as an all-American favorite: The Tomato Sandwich.
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There are always unique treasures to find at area farmers tailgate markets! In the midst of the the abundant summer produce, among heaping piles of zucchini, tomatoes, corn and peaches, we can lose sight of other offerings. Below are some lesser celebrated, but still exciting, fresh, and seasonal options to fill your basket at market.