Farmers Markets open to provide fresh produce and more

The calendar has turned to May and that means it’s time for local food supporters to be thinking about a trip to the farmers market.

Whether it’s to seek out organic fruits and vegetables, or simply to have a better handle on where their food is coming from, shoppers are finding the alternatives they want at their local markets.

And communities throughout Southwest Michigan are adding markets to accommodate the surge in interest. Here are some opening soon. Others will be opening later in the season, many in June.

* Borgess Indoor Farmer’s Market, now all year, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., every other Thursday.
* Allegan Farmers Market, Allegan – Thursdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
* Mendon Farmers Market,  Thursdays, 2-6 p.m.
* Kalamazoo Farmers Market, Kalamazoo – Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
* Richland Farmers Market, Richland – Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Starts May 18)
* Vicksburg Farmers Market – Fridays, 2:30-6:30 p.m. (Starts May 20)
* Fresh on Q, Texas Township, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Starts May 21)
* Douglass Farmers Market – 4th Tuesday of the month (Starts May 24)
* People’s Food Co-op 100 Mile Market in the parking lot of the new PFC in June.

Writer: Kathy Jennings