Tennessee Farmers Markets Beat the Chill

Nashville, TN – Tennessee farmers markets are giving customers what they want: access to as many fresh local products as possible through the cold weather months. Winter farmers markets and online market options are part of the national movement to make local and seasonal eating a viable choice year round.

Winter markets offer a wide variety of fresh produce that grows well in cooler weather, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, carrots and cabbage. Autumn produce that stores well is also still available.

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Dress Up “Summer” Produce for Fall

Nashville, TN – Some types of produce—sweet potatoes, for instance, or pumpkins—are truly fall crops. Planted in summer’s heat and harvested as the year winds down, there’s only one season per calendar year when they’re available.

Watermelons are a prime example of a true summer crop; local asparagus is available for only a brief time in early spring.

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