SUMMER FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Here is a list of some fruits and vegetables that you should expect to see this summer season!



APPLES
BEETS
BLACKBERRIES
BLUEBERRIES
CABBAGE
CANTELOPE
EGGPLANT
GRAPES
HOT PEPPERS
MUSHROOMS
ONIONS
PEACHES
POTATOES
RASPBERRIES
SNAP BEANS
SUMMER SQUASH
SWEET CORN
TOMATOES
WATERMELON 

Find out when other 
fruits and vegetables are available!
Click the picture below for more information.

 

 
Visiting a Farmer's Market is a great way to find and purchase fresh locally grown products.


THINGS TO KNOW
Before you visit a Farmer's Market

1. To carry your purchases, bring a bag or basket

2. If you're not planning to go home straight away, bring a cooler - some markets have vendors that sell frozen pork, beef, lamb, etc. 

3. Stop by the ATM - some vendors accept credit cards, but some don't


To find a Farmer's Market near you...

Visit the Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture's website
OR
Indiana MarketMaker

Visit our recipe page for ideas on how to use your Farmer's market purchases!

EATING

LOCAL

If you are considering eating local,

check out our simple Terminology

Guide, a must for any "localvore."

 Ag·ri·tour·ism-(noun)

  The practice of touring agricultural 

  areas to see farms, participate in 

  farm activities, and often to purchase 

  farm-made goods.

 Com·mu·ni·ty Sup·port·ed 

 Ag·ri·cul·ture-(noun) 

  Often referred to as a CSA,  a food

  production and distribution system that

  connects consumers to their local

  farmers.  The consumer buys "shares" 

  upfront and is then provided with

  a scheduled (usually weekly) amount of

  goods.  CSAs are most often done with 

  produce, but can also include eggs,

  milk, meat, or even flowers.

 Food·ie-(noun)

  A person with an interest in food

  trends, food production, and eating

  quality food.

 Lo·cal·vore-(noun)

  A person who eats food which is

  produced within a certain radius of

  their home, often purchased at local

  farm markets.

  Variations:  Locavore, Localtarian.

 Res·tau·rant Sup·port·ed  

 Ag·ri·cul·ture-(noun)   

  Often referred to as an RSA, a food

  production and distribution system that

  connects consumers to local restaurant

  owners.  Chefs commit to purchasing

  local food products, then design their 

  menus around them.