{"id":2,"date":"2022-07-28T15:07:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T15:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savorinseason.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2023-11-04T16:37:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T16:37:02","slug":"farmersmarkets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savorinseason.com\/","title":{"rendered":"SavorIN Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Indiana Grown<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Eat local,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Shop fresh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Your local Indiana farmers market has what’s in season. Why buy your product at a farmers market? Indiana produce is grown on local farms during all seasons of the year, so there’s always something new to discover — plus it’s often at its freshest and best tasting! Buying from local producers supports your community and offers you an ever-changing selection. Find your favorites!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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FRUITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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At their peak, strawberries will look shiny and bright red, with stems that are attached and green.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cherries<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Choose cherries that are large, firm, bright and shiny with green stems. Darker red or yellow cherries will be sweeter than smaller sour cherries. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Look for yellow, firm, and fuzzy peaches that have some give with gentle pressure. Inspect at the bottom of a peach for its color, and avoid blemished peaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RASPBERRIES<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ripe raspberries should have a slight firmness when touched, and should not be soft or mushy. Choose ones that are plump and deep in color. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BLUEBERRIES<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Choose berries that are firm and without bruising, damage or leaks. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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CANTALOUPES<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Select a cantaloupe that is fragrant and has a cream or yellowish undertone between the pattern on the skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pick a watermelon with a yellowish spot where the melon has rested on the ground and seems heavy for its size.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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APPLES<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Choose apples with a fresh scent, intact stems, and firm, shiny and smooth skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Look for plump persimmons with smooth, shiny, orange skin free of cracks or blemishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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VEGETABLES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Choose firm, smooth, brightly colored radishes. If the tops are attached, they should be green and fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Choose medium-size, bright green, firm pods with no sign of wilting or decay. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ASPARAGUS<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Look for bright green asparagus. The stems should be crisp and firm and should snap (not bend) when bent. Look for dark green spear tips that have a hint of purple, which shows freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Look for cauliflower with bright green leaves. The curds (the head) should be brightly colored and compact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Look for dark green bunches that have no yellowing or odor. Floret leaves should be evenly colored with no wilting. Avoid thick, fat, or woody stalks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Find tomatoes with firm, shiny skin, but avoid tomatoes with breaks in the skin or bruises.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Purchase beets that still have the leaf stems attached. Look for small beets with firm, blemish-free skin and that have bright green leaves that are not wilting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Peppers should be firm, and the stem should be fresh and green. Avoid peppers with wrinkles, black spots, or cuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Look for fresh, green husks that are insect-free. If the kernels are visible, make sure they are plump.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pick potatoes that are about the same size, and that are firm, dry, and clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Select firm dry onions that have little to no scent. Avoid bulbs with blemishes, cuts, or bruises.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Look for pumpkins that are deep orange and heavy for their size. Avoid pumpkins that are soft, cut, or bruised.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Indiana Farmers Market Map<\/span><\/h3>\n

The data and this map are from the USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory. <\/em><\/p>\n

Indiana Grown is unable to update the map .<\/em><\/p>\n

Please contact directoryupdates@usda.gov to add your Indiana Farmers Market.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tell us how you used it! Submit your favorite seasonal produce recipes below.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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