A Field Guide to Farmers’ Markets

The best produce is usually gone within the first hour, which is a fair trade for the empty stalls and easy parking later in the day.

Talking to the person who grew the food changes how you cook it; they'll usually tell you the one thing that dish needs that a recipe won't.

Prices that look higher than the supermarket often reflect a much shorter supply chain, not a markup, once you actually compare what's in the box.