It's Farmers Market Time!

One of the official signs of spring is the opening of metro-area farmers markets. Some are already open, including Midtown, Mill City, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, while others open over the coming few weeks.

There was a great listing of area markets in today's Star Tribune, including a day-by-day guide. The Strib also has a neat interactive online map to more than 60 area markets that allows you to filter by day or zoom in on location!

My personal favorites are the Mill City Market and Midtown Market, but there are so many fabulous Farmers Markets to choose from in the Twin Cities area! Check 'em out!

Farmers Markets are a great alternative or addition to purchasing a CSA share. Like a CSA, it allows you to get fresh, seasonal, (usually) local, and (often) organic produce, meats, and other goodies. But, unlike a CSA, you are in complete control of how much and what you purchase! Either way, it supports small-scale local farmers...which is a good thing!