How to Shop Fresh Local Produce After Farmers Market Season

We know what you’re thinking: It’s October. Isn’t farmers market season behind us? That’s where you’re doing your taste buds a disservice. While many of the city’s markets are in their last month or have already closed up shop until spring, a handful of local stops are in the game year-round.

Here’s where you can still get your fresh fix:

 

Arkansas Local Food Network Online Market

501.396.9952 | littlerockfoodclub@gmail.com

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Bernice Garden Farmers Market

The Bernice Garden, 1402 S. Main St.

501.410.3938 | desk@thebernicegarden.org 

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Operating hours in October are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sundays, November through February are 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

FareMarket 

501.353.2767 | support@faremarketlr.com

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Currently closed temporarily for updates.

 

The Filling Station

3623 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock

501.246.9750 | thefillingstationnlr@gmail.com

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Hillcrest Farmers Market

2200 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501.661.1129 | hfm@phbclr.com

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Operating hours October through April are 8-11 a.m. on Saturdays.

 

Me & McGee Market

10409 US-70, North Little Rock

501.355.6222 | meandmcgeemarket@gmail.com

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The Nurserie Farm & Garden Market

7901 Stagecoach Road

501.438.0808 | thenurserie@gmail.com

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St. Joseph Farm Stand

6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock

501.482.1908 | farmstand@stjosephcenter.org

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Urbana Farmstead

2400 Kerrie Drive

501.366.9817 | mywine64@gmail.com

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Fall Seasonal Produce:

But whether you’re making a trip to the market or even your local grocery store, it’s important to do a little planning first. To get the freshest produce in the next few months, fill your bags with these in-season items.

  • apples*
  • black-eyed peas*
  • broccoli
  • cabbage
  • cantaloupe*
  • carrots
  • chard
  • collard greens
  • eggplant*
  • green beans*
  • green peas
  • kale
  • leafy greens*
  • lima beans
  • okra*
  • peppers*
  • pumpkin*
  • radish
  • spinach
  • sweet potatoes*
  • tomatoes*
  • winter squash

*through October

 

For more information on all things fresh, visit the Arkansas Grown website.

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