Rhubarb and asparagus are the early season crops most widely available.

Are you getting antsy for more signs of spring?  It may seem early in the season, but farmers markets are beginning to open all across the Metro area with spring crops and other products available for shoppers.  And that is very welcome news for all those who eagerly shop these venues throughout the growing season.

There are three main sources of information that keep Twin Cities’ residents on top of the “what and where” of farmers market happenings.  For updates throughout the season, just do a bit of surfing on any of these three websites to keep abreast of the latest news:

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Go on an adventure hunt to a farmers market - one never knows exactly what will be on display, but it will be fresh and colorful!

What a perfect time of the season to celebrate National Farmers Market Week – our many farmers markets throughout the Twin Cities area are now displaying the peak of the harvest and literally overflowing with colorful, healthful produce and other unique products.

The official proclamation making August 7 – 13, 2011 National Farmers Market Week was made by Thomas J. Vilsack, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, on July 20^th.  Twin Cities vendors are ready, willing, able and eager to please their customers with their freshest and finest produce – if you haven’t checked out a farmers market near you, now is the perfect time to pay one (or more) a visit.

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Fresh snow peas.

Locally grown fruits and vegetables are coming into the markets.  The strawberry crop appears to be excellent – you can find these beauties at markets around the metro area.

Minneapolis Farmers Market

Look for early season produce at the Minneapolis Farmers Market.  From their website:

Strawberries – Fresh Minnesota strawberries are finally here! Take your pick from the Market’s wide assortment of the deliciously sweet springtime treat.

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Raspberries will soon be showing up at local farmers markets.

The majority of the farmers markets in the Twin Cities are open and enjoying good sales along with an increased variety of produce to sell – several markets that have not as yet opened will be starting their season in early July.  If the farmers market near you is regularly open on Mondays, be sure to check their website to see if they will be closed on Monday, July 4^th.

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U pick strawberry farms will have the welcome mat out, and the berries ready for harvesting!

Strawberry season has arrived in the Twin Cities area – U pick strawberry farms are counting on having a good harvest of berries.  According to news on the Minnesota Grown website, the cool spring caused strawberry season to be delayed a bit this year, but the crop is excellent!

To locate a U pick strawberry farm near you, click here.  Then click on the tab for strawberries.

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There is likely a good supply of rhubarb at the farmers markets around the Twin Cities area.

More farmers markets have either just opened or will be opening shortly in the Twin Cities area.  Here is some information and news regarding a few of these markets:

Albertville Farmers Market

The Albertville Farmers Market opens Thursday, June 16, 2011 with fruits, vegetables, flowers & specialty items.  This farmers market hosts special events on the 4^th Thursday of each month from 4 – 7 p.m. at which time musical entertainment and food are available.

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