Buying from a local farmers market is the easiest way to ensure that your dollars are being spent on quality goods. But a lot of farmers markets end in October, so how are people supposed to get fresh, healthy produce in the cooler months? Here are a few of Louisville's options:
Bardstown Road Farmers Market
1722 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
Description: Farm fresh eggs, vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey, cheese, potted plants, and a variety of meats. The 2008 hours are Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Thursdays 4:00 - 6:30. The Saturday market opens on April 5th and runs through December 22. Held in the Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church parking lot.
Ninth Street Farmers Market
912 W Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY
Description: Fruit and vegetables, smoked meat (beef, pork, goat, lamb, poultry), homemade ice cream and fresh salads. Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., through Dec. 24. YMCA parking lot, corner of Ninth and Chestnut streets (formerly Quinn Chapel Church). (502) 561-6370.
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