Categories: Food

10 Ways to Dominate Farmers’ Markets: Friday Quickie

Heading to Rittenhouse, Headhouse, Collingswood or Bryn Mawr this weekend?

There’s boatloads of Farmers’ Markets in Philadelphia right now, so it’s a great excuse to get out, meet farmers and buy local produce.

Before you head over to your neighborhood market, it’s best to have a game plan to get the cream of the crop. Here, 10 tips to ensure you dominate the produce stalls like a seasoned pro.

1. Patience is a virtue.
When you first arrive, take a walk to the end as you browse products and prices. After you’ve surveyed the whole place, you can go back and purchase the best of the best. Otherwise, you may kick yourself for settling for the first vendor you see!

2. Bring cash.
Note: Most farmers’ market vendors do not accept credit cards.

For the rest of the list, check out my guest post on Be Well Philly.

 

Photo: Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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