Trail Blog

August 11, 2010

Visit the Farmers Market

Before the carefree days of summer are gone, carve out a little time to enjoy the best of Louisiana’s homegrown vegetables, cool desserts, fresh fish, and more. Make these summer traditions your own:

Visit the farmers market. The slow food, buy local movement that is all the rage across the country is nothing new to us. We’ve long known that the best-tasting fruits and veggies come from Louisiana farms and farmers. If you haven’t been to a farmers’ market yet this year, there’s still time. Many communities host their own weekly markets. Plus, you’ll find homegrown goodies at roadside stands, like the ones lining both sides of Bayou Lafourche along our Bayou Bounty Trail. But don’t just shop, get to know our local growers! Here are a few markets to check out:

New Orleans: Crescent City Farmers Market (www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org)

Covington: Covington Farmers Market

Baton Rouge: Red Stick Farmers Market

New Iberia: Teche Area Farmers Market

Shreveport: Shreveport Farmers Market

Lake Charles: Charlestown Farmers Market

Lafayette: Acadiana Farmers Market (337.351.9082)

West Monroe: West Monroe Farmers Market 

Moreauville: WestMar Farms Roadside Stand

For more markets, visit the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry website and click on “Buy Louisiana.”