The short growing season in this region can make it difficult to eat locally-produced foods when living in the Tetons. Now is the time to take advantage of the area’s bounty.

The Farmer’s Market on the Town Square is in its 9th season, featuring 30 vendors offering everything from baked goods to berries, local meats, and cut flowers. Stop by the Town Square for the Market between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every Saturday through September 19.

If you miss the Saturday market visit Jackson Whole Grocer’s Farmer’s Market all day Wednesdays. This is the first year that Jackson Whole Grocer is hosting a Farmer’s Market at the store throughout the growing season (through September or October), featuring seasonal produce from about 10 local farmers including Alpenglow Farm, Cosmic Apple Gardens, Mountain Valley Mushrooms and Wyomatoes.

Other stores in the area that carry locally-produced foods include Pearl Street Meat and Fish Company, the West Side Deli, Barrels and Bins and the Victor Valley Market.

The benefits of eating locally include knowing where your food comes from and having confidence that it is safe, supporting local producers and economies, reducing food miles, and enjoying fresher, tastier, seasonal foods!

When you buy directly from the farmer it is more affordable to buy in bulk so you can dry, freeze or can your produce and enjoy eating locally throughout the winter.

If you aren’t sure what to do with some of the seasonal veggies you can always find good recipes in Cosmic Apple Gardens’ newsletters.

Enjoy!

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