Local Farmer’s Markets

One of summer’s greatest treats is the arrival of local farmer’s markets, offering an array of fresh produce and homemade goods to their communities. This month, we feature five markets to explore as you make your plans to travel in the Copper Corridor. In addition to garden–fresh tomatoes, fresh breads, and starter plants, you may also find live music and friendly conversations with the locals, making any visit worthwhile.

Where: Sue & Jerry’s Trading Post, 1015 W. American Avenue,Oracle

When: Wednesdays 5–8 p.m. May–September

Started: 2014

For more information: Contact Sue Parra, sueparra09@ gmail.com, or visit www.facebook.com/Oracle–Farmers–Market–at–Sue–Jerrys–Trading–Post–1129825760382220

The market: This seasonal open–air market features specialty food, live music, fresh baked goods, produce, eggs, breads, honey, jellies, and jams. You’ll find a huge variety of vendors, including amazing artisans who create organic candles, lotions, deodorant, and soaps, as well as vendors who make beautiful handmade gifts and treasures. Plus, Sue and Jerry’s Trading Post resale shop and Life Under the Oaks Lavender Shop are both open for your retail therapy.

Favorite thing: Because the market is open in the evening, shoppers can enjoy all the beautiful and soothing lights on the property, as well as cooler temperatures.

Where: Globe Veterans Memorial Park, 150 N. Pine Street, Globe

When: Saturdays 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. April–September

Started: 2011

For more information: Contact Holly Brantley, (928) 701–3097 or hollybrantley@yahoo.com, or visit www. facebook.com/gmfm2011 or globemiamifm.wixsite.com/ gmfm2011

The market: The Globe–Miami Farmer’s Market offers a variety of fresh, locally grown produce, delicious baked goods, and a number of creative craft items. They are currently looking for makers, bakers, and garden caretakers interested in joining.

Favorite thing: They also offer space for local groups, businesses, or individuals who want to share information or hold a fundraiser for their cause.

Where: Superior Food Court, Main Street, Superior

NEW: The market is moving indoors for summer and you can find them at 14 N. Magma Ave which is at the corner of Magma Ave and Main St across from the Magma Hotel. Same hours.

When: Year round, Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–noon during the summer

Started: 2019

For more information: Contact Mary Karlin, (707) 337–5055 or mary4cheese@gmail.com, or visit www.facebook. com/groups/270713257662799

The market: This farmer’s market provides a gathering place and marketplace for local healthy food supporters, backyard growers and farmers, and cottage and commercial food producers who strive to fill their kitchens and their community with quality artisan foods. Typical offerings include organic artisan sourdough breads and sweets from Brick House Bakers, seasonal organically grown produce, nest–run chicken and duck eggs, local honey, hemp–based CBD products, mesquite–based baked goods, prickly pear preserves and other desert foods, and iced teas and herbal drinks. They offer multiple ways to shop: pre-order with pickup at the Food Court during market hours, or come browse and buy at the market.

Favorite thing: Offerings from vendors from throughout the Copper Corridor – Superior, Claypool, Kearny, and Winkleman – as well as produce from independent farmers and growers outside of the Corridor.

Where: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley

When: Saturdays 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. April–September, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. October–March

Started: 2004

For more information: Visit www.heirloomfm.org/

The market: This farmer’s market, nestled at the base of the Catalina Mountains’ Pusch Ridge, supports local farms, ranches, and small food purveyors. The market offers seasonal bounty from the surrounding farming communities, including local fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, farm–fresh eggs, baked goods, cheese, flowers, jams, honey, nuts, plants, pet food, juices, and more.

Favorite thing: Strolling the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch, where the historic preservation of the buildings, farming artifacts, and heritage gardens is showcased.

Where: The porch at McFarland State Park in Historic Florence (24 W. Ruggles Street)

When: 8:00 a.m.–noon every second Saturday (through 2021)

Started: February 13, 2021

For more information: Contact Sherri Crosslin, (480) 819–1399 or sherri.crosslin@gmail.com, or visit www. facebook.com/events/295734048848640

The market: The market features local organic produce, native plants, farm–fresh eggs, and goat’s milk products, as well as honey, jams, and fresh flowers from local suppliers. The Mediterra Bakehouse in Coolidge provides fresh–baked artisan breads such as farm loaf, sourdough, pecan cranberry, Mt. Athos fire bread, sprouted spelt levain, and more. The park is also open, so take a tour of the building and head into the gift shop, which is stocked with mainly locally sourced, unique items.

Favorite thing: Volunteers from St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery bring domestically grown extra virgin olive oil, baklava, moringa powder, produce, and more, all produced at the monastery just eight miles outside downtown Florence.