Five Things You Should be Doing Every Time You Shop at the Farmer’s Market

Article by: Lizzy Briskin, Writer for Insider, Real Simple and the Chicago Tribune

The first few days of spring bring chirping birds, welcome rays of sunshine, and the promise of a new crop of produce at the farmers market. As much as we love winter’s stacks of fanned-out carrots and all the potatoes we can fit in a canvas tote, there’s nothing like the excitement of spotting the first asparagus spears of the year. At the same time, even the smallest farmers markets can feel overwhelming Which way should you go first? What should you avoid? And what should you be doing every time you visit? These are all great things to ask. With the first two covered, today we’re focusing on that all-important third question.

To get the deets, we chatted with Alison Cayne, founder of Haven’s Kitchen and frequent shopper at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City, and Liz Carollo, assistant director of food access at GrowNYC. They shared some expert tips about shopping efficiently and scoring the best items. If the artichokes, ramps, and baby greens are calling your name this spring, be sure to keep these dos in mind when you head to the greenmarket.

1. Bring Cash

2. Remember your reusable bags and food containers

3. Come with an open mind and a flexible list.

4. As the saying goes, “Look with your eyes, not your hands”

5. Be respectful of producers’ time

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Check out some of the vendors that will be in attendance for the 2023 Cranberry Township Farmers Market!