Guide · 5 min read
What Produce Is in Season? It Depends on Where You Live
Fall means apples, squash, pears and greens; spring means asparagus and peas. But your state's harvest calendar matters more than any national list.
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Practical guides to farmers markets: how to pay, when to go, and how to shop well once you are there.
Guide · 6 min read
How to Store Garlic So It Keeps for Months
Keep whole garlic bulbs dry, dark and ventilated, and out of the fridge if you can. Here is how long each type lasts and the one storage method to avoid.
Guide · 6 min read
How to Store Onions So They Last for Months
Keep whole onions dry, dark and ventilated, never sealed in plastic. Here is where to put them, which ones to eat first, and what to do once one is cut.
Guide · 4 min read
When Are Farmers Markets Open? Seasons, Days, and Hours Explained
Most farmers markets run one or two set days a week, usually morning to early afternoon, and many close for the winter. Here is how to read a market schedule.
Guide · 4 min read
Your First Visit to a Farmers Market: A Practical Guide
What to bring, when to arrive, how to shop the stalls, how prices work, and what to ask the vendors on your first farmers market trip.
Guide · 3 min read
How to Use SNAP and EBT at Farmers Markets
Your EBT card works at thousands of farmers markets. Here is how paying at the booth works, what SNAP covers, and how matching programs stretch it further.