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WHY LOCAL? Freshly picked ripe fruits and vegetables are at the peak of their nutritional value – and their flavor! When you shop at a farmers market, produce may have been picked early that morning. It’s also better for the environment because it didn’t have to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to get there.

NEW TASTES Have you tasted jackfruit? Dragonfruit? Sorrel? Different kinds of radishes? What about a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes in all sizes and colors? South Florida farmers grow all kinds of crops, heirloom varieties and tropical fruits. The market is a great place to taste them.

ORGANIC FARMS Organic food does not have chemical additives or pesticides. To become certified organic, a farm must comply with USDA organic regulations. Some farms use organic practices, but they have not gone through the process of certification.

SNAP/EBT/FOOD STAMPS These benefits are accepted at some farmers markets, and purchases of Florida fruits and veggies receive up to $20 in matching dollars. This program is to make healthy eating accessible to all. Look for this symbol ❖ in the Farmers Markets listings.

MEET YOUR FARMER When you go to a farmers market, you can meet the people who grow your food. They can tell you about different varieties, explain how to prepare what you buy and introduce you to new products. They’re happy to talk about what they grow.

WHAT’S A CSA? It stands for Community-Supported Agriculture, in which consumers buy “shares” of a farm and get a box of produce every week during the farming season. This system gives farmers money early in the season, helping with their cash flow, and lets consumers enjoy fresh produce every week. CSA boxes often include new types of fruits and vegetables to try.

ARTISAN FARE Where can you get crunchy granola, rustic loaves of bread, jams and jellies made with local fruits, small-batch ice cream and tasty Florida honey? At the farmers market! Best of

all, you can usually sample their products before you buy.

GET COOKING At some markets, you might see a chef demonstration on preparing dishes using local produce. You can also pick up recipe cards using local produce. One good source is Local Flavor: Recipes Raised in the Florida Redland, produced by Miami-Dade County, featuring recipes from local cooks using products grown in South Florida. Find it at some farmers markets or order online: parkstore.miamidade.gov/RedlandRaisedCookbook.aspx. And you can always find recipes on ediblesouthflorida.com.

LET’S GO! In South Florida, most of the farmers markets are held on weekends, but there are weekday and weeknight markets, too. Farmers markets are always kid-friendly and many are pet-friendly, too. Make farmers markets visits a regular part of your commitment to include healthy, local foods as part of your diet!

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OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

BoniatoCalabazaEggplantFennelGarlic chivesOkraPea Seminole

pumpkinSproutsSquash

blossomYuca

Asian turnipsBoniato CallalooCilantroCollardsCucumbersDill Early Asian

greens*Eggplant FennelGreen beansGarlic chivesGreensLettuceParsleyScallionsSproutsTomatoesYuca

ArugulaAsian eggplantAsian turnipsBoniato CabbageCallalooCeleryChardCucumberDaikonEarly Asian

greens* EggplantFennelGandules

(Pigeon peas)Garlic chivesGreen beansLettuceOkraRaabRadishesRed kaleScallionsTomatoesTurnipWinter squash***Yellow squashZucchini

BeetsBoniatoBroccoliCabbageCallalooCarrotsCeleryChardCollard greensEarly Asian

greens* EscaroleFennelGandules

(Pigeon peas)Garlic chivesGreen beansGreen,

Cubanelle pepper

Japanese eggplant

KohlrabiLettuceNew potatoesPattypan squashPeppers RadishesScallionsShelling beansTomatoesTurnipsWinter squash***

Asian greens**Boniato BeetsBroccoliCallalooCarrotsCeleryChardCilantroCollardsDillEarly Asian

greens*EggplantFennelGarlic chivesGreens KaleLettuceMustard greens New potatoesPattypan

squashPeppersRadishesShelling beansSpring onionTomatoesTurnipsWinter squash***

Acorn squashAsian greens**Boniato BeansBeetsBroccoliCallaloo CarrotsCeleryChardCollardsCucumbersDillEarly Asian

greens*EggplantEscaroleGarlic chivesLettuceMustard greensPattypan

squashPeppersPotatoesRadishesScallionsShelling beansSpring onionTomatoesTurnipsYellow squashZucchini

Asian greens**BeetsBoniato BroccoliCabbageCallalooCarrotsCeleryChardCollardsCornCucumbersEggplantGarlic chivesGreen beansLettuceOnionsPattypan

squashRadishesScallionsTomatoesYellow squashZucchini

Asian greens**BeansBeetsBoniato CabbageCallalooChardCornCucumbersEggplantGarlic chivesLettuceOnionsParsleyPattypan

squashSweet cornTomatoesTurnipsYellow squashZucchini

BeetsBoniato CallalooCarrotChardChinese melonCucumberGarlic chivesJalapeñoKaleLemongrassOnionsPeppers (hot)ScallionsZucchini

Boniato CalabazaCallalooCollardsEggplantGarlic chivesHot peppersLemongrassMalabar

spinachOkraPeppers (hot)Seminole

pumpkinSquash

Boniato CalabazaCallalooCollardsGarlic chivesHot peppersLemongrassMalabar

spinachOkraSweet potato

AllspiceBoniato CalabazaEggplantFennelGarlic chivesHot peppersLemongrassOkraSeminole

pumpkinSquash

blossomSweet potatoYuca

FRU

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Atemoya AvocadoCarambolaJackfruitMameyPassionfruit Sugarcane

Atemoya AvocadoBlack sapoteCarambolaCitrus

(tangerines, oranges, grapefruit)

Dragonfruit Passionfruit Sugarcane

Atemoya AvocadoBlack sapoteCarambolaCitrus

(clementines, grapefruit, Meyer lemons, oranges, pummelo, sour orange)

Passionfruit RoselleStrawberriesSugarcane

Atemoya Black sapoteCanistel CarambolaCitrus

(grapefruit, lemon, oranges, pummelo)

MulberriesPassionfruit StrawberriesSugarcane

Black sapoteCanistelCarambolaCitrus

(tangerines, oranges, grapefruit, lemon)

JackfruitMulberriesMysore

raspberriesPassionfruit Strawberries

Black sapoteCanistelCitrus

(grapefruit, Valencia orange)

JackfruitMameyMulberriesMysore

raspberriesPassionfruit SapodillaStrawberries

Black sapoteCanistelCitrus

(grapefruit, Valencia orange)

JackfruitMameyMulberries Mysore

raspberriesPassionfruit SapodillaStrawberries

LycheeMameyMangoMulberriesMysore

raspberriesPassionfruit Pineapple

CanistelDragonfruit JackfruitLycheeMameyMangoPassionfruitPineappleWatermelonWhite sapote

AvocadoCanistel CarambolaDragonfruit JackfruitLonganLycheeMameyMangoPassionfruitWatermelon

AtemoyaAvocadoCarambolaDragonfruit JackfruitLonganMameyMamoncilloMangoMonstera

deliciosaMulberriesPassionfruit Red guavaSugar applesWatermelon

Atemoya AvocadoCarambolaDragonfruit JackfruitKey limeMameyMulberriesPassionfruitSugar appleSugarcaneWatermelon

SEA

Spiny lobsterStone crabs (Oct. 15)Wild-caught

shrimp

Spiny lobsterStone crabs Wild-caught

shrimp

Spiny lobsterStone crabsWild-caught

shrimp

Stone crabs Stone crabs Stone crabs Stone crabs Stone crabs (through May 15)

Wild-caught shrimp

Wild-caught shrimp

Spiny lobsterWild-caught

shrimp

Spiny lobsterWild-caught

shrimp

Sources: Bee Heaven Farm, Seasonal Harvest Chart in Local Flavor; FreshfromFlorida.com

Year-round: Boniato, oyster mushrooms, pea shoots, sprouts

SOUTH FLORIDA LOCAL HARVEST CALENDAR

KEY: *Early Asian greens: pei tsai, hon tsai tai; **Asian greens: pei tsai, hon tsai tai; ***Winter squash: acorn, butternut, spaghetti

Year-round: Bananas/plantains, coconut, guava, papaya

FARMERS MARKETSSouth Florida’s farmers market season is in full swing between November and April, when fall and winter produce is grown and harvested for consumers in Florida and beyond. Many markets also stay open year-round, showcasing tropical fruits and summer produce. The following markets are open all year. For a list of all South Florida markets, visit ediblesouthflorida.com.

Buying in season means purchasing produce when it’s ripe. These fruits and vegetables are harvested and sold in South Florida markets during these months. Their availability may vary depending on weather conditions and individual varieties. Just because you see these items for sale in a farmers market doesn’t mean they were grown in South Florida. If they’re not labeled “local,” ask the vendor where they’re from.

— MIAMI-DADE —

Amelia Earhart Farm Village ❖urbanoasisproject.org 401 E 65 St., Hialeah Starts Nov.: Sun 9am-2pm

Aventura Green MarketFounders Park, 2105 NE 90 St.Sun. 8:30am-2:30pm

Coconut Grove Organic Market glaserorganicfarms.com 3300 Grand Ave. Sat. 10am-7pm

Dadeland Norththemarketcompany.org Metrorail Station Wed. 9am-3pm

Doral Farmers Market ❖doralfarmersmarket.com 9525-9655 NW 41 St. Sun. 9am-2pm Government Center ❖ Metrorail Station101 NW 1 St. Thurs. 7am-6pm

Jessie Trice Community Health Center ❖Mobile Farmstand5361 NW 22 Ave. Wed. noon-2pm

Key Biscayne Green Marketthemarketcompany.org Community Church 355 Glenridge Dr. Sat. 9am-2pm Lincoln Road Green Marketthemarketcompany.org Between Meridian & Washington Ave. Sun. 9am-6:30pm

Normandy Village Marketplacethemarketcompany.org 900 block of 71 St. Sat. 9am-5pm

Pinecrest Farmers Marketgreenmarketco-op.org Pinecrest Gardens Red Rd. & SW 112 St. Sun. 9am-2pm

Southwest Community Farmers Market ❖Find on Facebook Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Rd. Sat. 9am-3pm

Upper Eastside Market ❖urbanoasisproject.org Legion Park NE 66 St. & Biscayne Blvd. Sat. 9am-2pm

Verde Gardens Farmers Market ❖verdefarmandmarket.com 12690 SW 280 St., Homestead Starts Nov.: Thur.-Sat. 10am-5pm

— BROWARD —

Coral Springs Greenmarket 9400 Sample RoadSat. 8:30-2pm

The Shops at Pembroke Gardenspembrokegardens.com 527 SW 145 Terr. Sun. 10:30am-5pm

Las Olas Outdoor Green Market ❖tgmmc.com SE 4 Ave. & Las Olas Point Sun. 9am-2pm

Lauderdale By-The-Seacommunityfarmersmarkets ofsouthflorida.comEl Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Dr.Sun. 9am-2pm Miramar Outdoor Green Market Miramar Pkwy & Flamingo Rd. Sat. 9am-3pm Oakland Park Farmers Marketopculinaryarts.com NE 38 St. & 12 Ave. Starts Oct.: Tues. 3pm-8pm Plantation Farmers Marketcommunityfarmersmarkets ofsouthflorida.comVolunteer Park 12050 W Sunrise Blvd Sat. 8am-2pm Tamarac Community Farmers Marketcommunityfarmersmarkets ofsouthflorida.comVeterans Park 7825 Southgate Blvd. Sun. 9am-2pm

Urban Green Life Marketeucalyptus-gardens.com 2430 NE 13 Ave. Thurs. 4-9pm

Wilton Manors Green Market Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Dr. Sat. & Sun. 9am-2pm

Whole Foods Market Fort Lauderdale 2000 N. Federal Hwy. Tues. 4pm-9pm

Whole Foods Market Pembroke Pines 14956 Pines Blvd. Thurs. 4pm-8pm

Yellow Green Farmers Marketygfarmersmarket.com 1940 N 30 Rd., HollywoodSat. and Sun. 8am-4pm — MONROE COUNTY —

Key West GreenmarketFind on Facebook Bayview Park Truman & Jose Marti Dr. Thurs. 9am-2pm alt wk.

— CAMPUS MARKETS —

These markets are open during the school year.

FIU Organic Farmers Market Coalition behind Green Library Wed. noon-3pm

Nova Southeastern Universitycommunityfarmersmarkets ofsouthflorida.comAt the public library Wed. noon-5pm

University of Miami themarketcompany.org Between student center and library Wed. 9am-3pm

! Visit ediblesouthflorida.com or scan this QR code for up-to-date farmers markets with hours and maps.

❖ SNAP/EBT/Food Stamps benefits available from some vendors.

Market days and hours were verified at press time, but may be subject to change. Check online.