Farmer's Markets in Westchester Country 2023
What if I told you there was an amazing way to get outside for a bit, connect more with your community, and get yourself some delicious produce? You may have heard of them, but I’m here to tell you about the incredible benefits of going to a farmer’s market or community garden. Join these farmer's markets in Westchester County in 2023.
Farmer’s Markets and Community Gardens
One of the biggest benefits of farmer’s markets and community gardens is that they allow people to get fresh food. It’s so easy to take produce and fresh food for granted! But locally grown, fresh picked produce has the highest nutrient value and is incredible for your community as a whole.
After produce is picked, the nutrition values can wane over time. So getting your produce locally and freshly picked makes a big difference in how nutritionally dense it is. This can make for even healthier, more flavorful cooking you won’t regret the extra effort for. You’ll feel and taste the difference between a locally grown vegetable versus a store-bought one that’s traveled thousands of miles - trust me.
Farmer’s markets and community gardens are also great places to include your kids and teach them about where our food comes from and what grows in each season. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to show your kids more about the amazing things that come from nature and the process of finding and trying fresh, local foods that are better for them and for the environment.
For the Whole Family
Most farmer’s markets are incredibly family-friendly and might let your kids try samples or talk to local farmers- which just makes it all the more fun and engaging for them!
Farmer’s markets and community gardens also offer a window into what nature intended us to eat each season. This is not only a wonderful way to teach your kids about seasonal eating and what grows each season, but also a way to be more richly inspired by the seasons and align yourself more deeply with nature and her rhythms.
If you’re looking to be a more seasonal eater, farmer’s markets are the perfect place to look for inspiration and let what’s available be your guide to what’s best and meant for each season. And taking inspiration from seasonal foods can really be fun for the whole family as you celebrate what nature gives us in each season.
Support Local
Beyond seasonal goods, farmer’s markets are wonderful places to look for local goods! They can help you know what’s local and fresh in your region, what grows near you, and what supports your local ecosystem best. It can be a great place for inspiration for locally-based meals and recipes that really reflect the beauty of where you live. It can also be a great place for local honey- which can work wonders for your allergies!
Plus, you can build some deeper roots in your community by attending farmer’s markets. Markets and gardens can be beautiful places to meet your community, chat with your neighbors, and get to know your hometown (or new home!) a little better. It’s a fantastic place to learn about local farmers and vendors, and enjoy wandering and meeting other people in your neighborhood.
People at farmer’s markets tend to love wandering slowly through the stalls, so it has such a different vibe from a typical grocery store. It can really be a lovely way to feel more connected and rooted into your community, whether you’re new in town or looking for a new place to connect.
Some farmer’s markets coming up near me are Taste of Westport in Westport, Connecticut.
It starts at 6pm on May 10th and serves as a fundraiser for CLASP Homes. Tickets are required so go grab them now!
Another one takes place on June 3rd at Bridgeport Zoo in Bridgeport, Connecticut called Wild Wine.
And one the same day, there’s the Westchester Land Trust Annual Benefit that benefits the protection of our lands and trail systems. Tickets are required there too!
I hope you feel more inspired to explore some farmer’s markets near you soon!
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