FARMER’S  MARKETS

I grew up on a ranch in southern Alabama, and my grandparents owned a small fruit and vegetable farm across town from our ranch. Every summer, my brother and I practically lived at my grandparents’ farm. We grew and sold truly vine-ripened tomatoes, sun-yellowed squash, and the sweetest blueberries I’ve ever tasted. We never bought corn or peas at a grocery store because we grew it, harvested it, and preserved it ourselves.

When I realized I was moving to Louisville, I was disappointed at the prospect of not having fresh produce at my fingertips. It didn’t take long for me to realize that there are numerous farmers’ markets across the city that can easily take the place of my family’s farm and ranch. If you’re like me and you need some fruits and veggies that were not ripened with chemicals in warehouses, check out this list of area markets: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Neighborhoods/IWantTo/Farmers_Markets.htm

You can also check out this website dedicated to organic markets across the United States: http://www.localharvest.org/

 And don’t forget Huber’s Orchard in Starlight, Indiana. If simply eating fresh produce isn’t enough for you, you can pick them yourself, or have a picnic and take the kids to the petting zoo, or find the perfect pumpkin and make your way through the corn maze in the fall with a friend. www.huberwinery.com.