What Can I Expect To See At A Farmers Market In The Fall Of The Year?

The Farmers Market!  One of the greatest things about the summer season is that wide variety of produce (fruits, vegetables, flowers) that are widely-available - even if you haven't planted your own garden.  Summer Farmers Markets provide sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and just about every item of produce in between.

But what can you expect to see in the fall of the year - when the weather turns a little colder?  Most Farmers Markets wisely extend their season well into autumn before finally packing it away for the winter.  The fall of the year provides a bumper crop of fruits and vegetables that flourish when the air gets a little crisp.  You'll also find an abundance of those "one-last-harvest" items (think tomatoes, corn, cucumbers).

Here are some items that you'll probably find at a Farmers Market in the fall: