It’s that time of year again! Fresh, local produce will be available throughout New Bedford over the next several months. The more fruits and veggies you and your kids can eat, the better, and farmers’ markets are a great place to get them. If a vegetable is new or different, someth
ing you’ve never tried, always feel free to ask the farmers their favorite way to prepare it – they’re usually happy to share!
And here’s a great guide from UC Davis on how to store your vegetables and keep them fresh for as long as possible: Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Better Taste.
You can find fresh and local produce three days a week at the following markets:
ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL FARMERS’ MARKET
Date: June 25, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 15
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, 101 Page St., New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD BROOKLAWN PARK FARMERS’ MARKET
Date: Mondays, July 1 – November 16
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Brooklawn Park Entrance, Ashley Blvd. & Brooklawn St.
NEW BEDFORD CLASKY COMMON FARMERS’ MARKET – (ACCEPTS SNAP BENEFITS)
Date: Saturdays, July 6 – October 26
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Clasky Common, Pleasant St. & Pearl St.
NEW BEDFORD DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET
Date: Thursdays, July 12 – October 25
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Main Library Lawn at 613 Pleasant St.