CSA the Easy Way: Find a Winter Farmers Market

By January, most CSAs have long since given away their last distribution and the farms are asleep for the winter. However, with so many types of farming and farmers out there it is still possible to get some limited farm products through out the winter. Winter farmers markets can help to satisfy your fresh vegetable cravings.

Winter farmers markets are becoming more and more trendy. I'm lucky enough to live close to Newburyport MA where the town has gone to significant expense to provide unique space for a bi-weekly farmers market throughout the winter. Newburyport has created a giant tent system that basically uses a moveable metal frame with heavy plastic to covers the market area in winter. It's quite unique and quite effective.

On my last trip to the Farmers Market I stocked up on carrots, found a beautiful bag of baby kale, picked up a jar of honey, a dozen heirloom eggs and bought some locally grown/processed beef and ham. Some other products I noticed were a variety of root vegetables, micro-greens, garlic, dried herbs, syrup, soups, wines, jellies, canned pickles/veggies and a few crafters. I find that even in the middle of winter, locally grown produce is reasonably priced.

CSA the Easy Way would love to hear about your favorite local farmers market.