Local Farmers Markets

by Jennifer Barling

Farmers markets are a great place to get fresh, locally grown produce, and summer is the perfect time for enjoying the bounty.  You can try out new fruits and vegetables, or sample handmade products like jellies, cheeses, and breads.

Farmers markets also provide a fun outing for the entire family.  Enjoy the warm weather in these open-air markets while you introduce your children to a variety of healthy items.  Experts say that if you get your kids involved with choosing and purchasing their food, they’ll be more likely to try new things.  It certainly couldn’t hurt – go for it!

Here’s a list of websites for some local farmers markets.  This is a great time of year to go check out everything they have to offer.  If you know of any others, please let us know and we’ll add them here!

Arlington
www.downtownarlingtonfarmersmarket.com

Burleson
www.burlesonfarmersmarket.com

Dallas
www.dallasfarmersmarket.org

http://www.whiterocklocalmarket.com/   New Addition!

Fort Worth
www.cowtownfarmersmarket.com

Frisco   New Addition!
http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com/

Grand Prairie
www.gptx.org/farmersmarket

Grapevine   New Addition!
http://www.farmersmarketofgrapevine.com/Grapevine_Farmers_Market.html

Keller
www.kellerfarmersmarket.com

McKinney   New Addition!
http://www.chestnutsquare.org/programs/farmers_market.asp

Plano
www.fairview-farms.com

Rockwall   New Addition!
http://mainstreet.rockwall.com/faqs.asp

Rowlett    New Addition!
http://www.facebook.com/events/174277005964253/

A part-time freelance writer and full-time mother of two, Jennifer Barling is the visionary behind the blog www.morethanmothers.com, which chronicles her adventures in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex as she creates educational adventures for her kids, scrambles to keep up with her energetic husband, and tries to stay organized while doing it all!  Jennifer has also written for several local magazines, including FortWorthChild and 360 West Weddings.

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