FARMERS’ MARKETS OFFER FRESH CHOICES

By Lisa Griffin

 

Farmers’ Markets give The Daniel Plan participants a chance to buy fresh produce directly from local farmers. You can meet the farmers face to face and ask questions like, “Is this organically grown? How do I prepare this? Is it in season?” Typically, you will get high quality fruits and vegetables picked ripe at affordable prices. Also, buying locally grown produce encourages regional farming. Farmers’ Markets convene weekly in different locations, so we’ve assembled a list below so you can find one in your area.

So connect with your crop. Eat food grown on a plant, not made in one. We’ve also gathered a few reusable bags in case you want to toss the tacky plastic bags.

REUSABLE BAGS

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FARMERS’ MARKET-ORANGE COUNTY

http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/

FARMERS’ MARKET-CORONA

Every Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm
Remains open rain or shine!
http://www.localharvest.org/corona-certified-farmers-market-M31049

FARMERS’ MARKET-IRVINE

Every day 9am-5pm
http://www.tanakafarms.com/ProduceStand.html

FARMERS’ MARKET-ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK

Every Sunday 10am-2pm
Remains open rain or shine!
http://www.ocgp.org/visit/farmers-market/

FARMERS’ MARKETS-LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Various days/hours
http://www.farmersmarketla.com/
http://www.farmernet.com/events/cfms

FARMERS’ MARKET-RIVERSIDE

Every Friday 8am-12 pm
Remains open rain or shine!
http://www.riversidecfm.com/aboutus.html

FARMERS’ MARKET-SAN DIEGO

Every Sunday 9am – 2pm Remains open rain or shine!
http://www.hillcrestfarmersmarket.com/

FARMERS’ MARKET-YORBA LINDA

Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Remains open rain or shine!
http://www.ylfarmersmarket.com/

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