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Practical answers for buying local food, using what is in season, and making more of what comes home from the market.
Spring farmers market favorites you can also buy online
Many of the best things you find at a spring farmers market are also available through local farm online shops — without the early-morning trip or weather uncertainty.
Spring herbs to start cooking with right now
Fresh herbs are one of the best purchases you can make in spring — and local farms often offer them earlier and in better condition than grocery stores. Here is what to look for and how to use it all.
Spring produce guide: what is in season and how to use it
Spring brings some of the most exciting produce of the year — tender greens, early alliums, fresh herbs, and the first sweet strawberries. This guide covers what is actually in season and how to make the most of it.
Summer produce guide: the best fruits and vegetables in season
Summer is the most abundant time of year for local produce. Here is a practical guide to what is in season, what to prioritize, and how to make the most of it.
The best local foods to bring to a gathering
Whether it is a dinner party, a potluck, or a holiday table, bringing food from a local farm makes a stronger impression than anything from a grocery store shelf.
The best local foods to stock up on in summer
Summer is the best time of year to buy in bulk, freeze, and preserve local food. Here are the items worth stocking up on and how to make them last.
Thoughtful food gifts from local producers
Local food makes for some of the most personal and memorable gifts you can give. Here is how to think about sourcing food gifts from nearby producers — and why they tend to mean more than what you can find at a gift shop.
What fresh eggs, greens, and early harvests say about spring
Spring's first farm offerings — eggs, leafy greens, and early root crops — tell you a lot about what the season is and why it is worth paying attention to.
What seasonal eating looks like in winter
Winter seasonal eating is not about deprivation — it is a distinct approach to food built around storage crops, proteins, preserved goods, and the slow cooking that cold weather suits.
What to buy from local farms in fall
Fall is one of the most rewarding seasons to shop from local farms — winter squash, root vegetables, apples, brassicas, and storage crops are all at peak quality and worth stocking up on before winter.
What to buy from local farms in winter
Winter is quieter on the farm, but local buying doesn't have to stop. Here's what's genuinely available from small producers during the cold months and how to make the most of it.
Why fall farm shopping feels different
There is something distinct about buying from local farms in fall — the pace, the products, the sense of the season coming together. Here is what makes fall shopping its own kind of experience.