One of the cool things about this time of year is going to all of the Farmer's Markets in the area and picking up some great produce that is grown in the area.  It's also a great place to pick up some specially made jams, jellies, sauces, and more, and most of it is organic, there are gluten free options and more.

A Farmer's Market is also a great place to go if you don't have the time or inclination to grow your own.  I am absolutely one of those people.  I don't have a green thumb, but I am sure glad that there are others in the area who love to do that, and share with those of us who do not have a green thumb.

Thank you!

Here is a list of some of the area Farmer's Markets that you can hit up this season.  And luckily, not all of them are on Saturday mornings.  Some are during the week, and that works with a lot of people's schedules.

From Visitstcloud.com:

St. Cloud Area Farmers Market: Saturdays starting in May from 8am-noon at the Ladyslipper Lot in Downtown St. Cloud

198 7th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301

Sartell Farmers Market: Mondays from 3pm-6pm at Scheels Arena

1109 1st St S, Sartell, MN 56377

Rice Area Farmers Market: Tuesday starting June 27th from 3:30pm-6pm at the corner of Main Street and Division Street in Rice*

Cold Spring Area Farmers Market: Wednesdays from 3pm-6pm on the corner of 3rd St. South & Chapel Street

Sauk Rapids Area Farmers Market: Thursdays from 3pm-6pm in the Sauk Rapids Coborns parking lot

110 1st St S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Albany Local Farmers Market: Thursdays starting May 12th from 3pm-6pm in the Miller Carlin Funeral Home Parking Lot

 300 Railroad Ave, Albany, MN 56307

St. Joseph Farmers Market: Fridays starting in May from 3-6pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joseph

610 Co Rd 2, St Joseph, MN 56374

Becker Farmers Market: Fridays starting May 20 from 3pm-6pm in the Becker Furniture World parking lot

13150 1st St, Becker, MN 55308

Annandale Farmers Market: Saturdays starting June 11 from 8am-noon in the City Hall Square

 30 Cedar St E, Annandale, MN 55302

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