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Local farmers markets given opportunity for farm-to-table living

<p>Fresh fruits can be found at farmers markets around the Auburn area.</p>

Fresh fruits can be found at farmers markets around the Auburn area.

Getting the freshest produce may not be the first thing on your mind when picking out apples and peaches at your local grocery store.

Farmers markets are a way to get a great variety of organic and delicious produce coming straight from the farm. 

Here are a few locations to find economical prices and a few Instagram-worthy moments along the way:

HOLMESTEAD FARM

Holmestead Farm focuses on being interactive and gives you the opportunity to go out on the farm yourself and pick your fruit by hand. 

There is also the option to buy their fresh selection of pre-picked fruits and vegetables that are available according to the season. 

There is an apple orchard, fig trees, grape vines, strawberry fields and many more that occupy the farmland, and guests are free to roam and pick whatever they choose. 

Holmestead Farm is currently in peach season, just in time for fall recipes.

“This year’s peaches are some of the best we’ve ever had,” said Bobby Ray Holmes, owner of Holmestead Farm.

This farm is located in Sylacauga, Alabama, and is open every day except Sunday. 

THE MARKET AT AGRICULTURE HERITAGE PARK

This market is close to campus and hosted by Auburn’s agriculture department. 

“The College of Agriculture supports and hosts the market and having them back is a great way to support vendors and the community,” said David Lawrence, associate director of Agriculture Research at the University. 

Not only is there amazing produce available from a variety of vendors, but it’s an opportunity to support fellow students who work to make the market possible.

This market also offers weekly events such as food demonstrations, hay rides, cotton picking and lessons on aquaponics.

The market’s open season runs from May 3 to Aug. 30 and is only open on Thursdays during this season from 3–6 p.m.

PEPPER PLACE

This market is one of the most popular in Alabama. 

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It has become the go-to place on Saturday mornings for people wanting products such as freshly baked bread, fruits, vegetables, tea, desserts, wood carvings, kombucha and dozens of other products from basic to specialty. 

The market has shopping and a relaxing atmosphere with its direct access to restaurants, numerous shops, a coffee house and a live band playing every Saturday. 

The market is in the square of the former Dr. Pepper Syrup Plant and Bottling Company, hence the name of the market, which gives this place a historical Birmingham setting and attracts younger visitors with its focus on art and modern aesthetic. 


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