Farmers' Markets - YUM!

I love going to farmers' markets. You wouldn't necessarily know this by my actions. In truth, I rarely go to farmers' markets for my produce. But I should. And you should too. The reasons seem pretty obvious to me. Here are a few, although no doubt there are more.

• supporting local farmers
• produce is fresher and often tastes better!
• often cheaper than what's sold in the store
• you can support farmers who are transitioning to organic farming

Not to mention it is a fun day outside where you are brought together with your community.

Kirkwood Farmers' Market

There are several great farmers' markets in St. Louis: and therefore no reason for St. Louisians not to go.

Soulard Farmers Market
7th Street and Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis / 314.622.4180
Year round, Wed. to Fri. – 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat. – 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Clayton Farmers’ Market
Corner of Maryland and North Central avenues, Clayton / 314.645.5807
May 22 to Oct. 30, Sat. – 8 a.m. to noon

Kirkwood Farmers’ Market
East Argonne Drive and Taylor Avenue, Kirkwood / 314.822.0084
Thru Sept. 25, Thu. and Fri. – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Many merchants are also open seven days a week.

Maplewood Farmers’ Market
Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave, Maplewood / 314.645.5807
May 19 to Oct. 27, Wed. – 4 to 7 p.m.

Central West End Farmers’ Market
Next to St. Louis Bread Company on Maryland Plaza, St. Louis / 314.361.2850
May 1 to Sept. 25, Sat. – 8 a.m. to noon
(very small - new and just getting started)

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