Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn’t been refrigerated, it will keep longer on your boat.
Summary
As we head into peak harvest season in many places, count on farmers markets for provisioning. Why?
Goods are usually fresher, picked locally, and not trucked across the country. And produce is often unrefrigerated, making it key for storage aboard. Finally, it’susually less bruised, offering a longer shelf life and better flavor.
Plus, it’s not only produce you’ll find. Look for fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, cheese, and meat with fewer preservatives (although they will last less long). Best of all, you can ask vendors questions about what they’re selling.
You can find farmers markets around the world. Every town has its specialties. Ask everyone in your local cruising network for locations. And, if you’resailing the ICW, you’ll find farmers markets near many marinas and anchorages. Oneof the largest is the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, which runs from October through April.
Check the show notes for a link to a list of markets located along the ICW. For more details, listen to the complete podcast or check out Farmers Markets – A Cruiser’s Friend.
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Links:
Storing Food without Refrigeration
Storing Food without Refrigeration (Amazon)
Eating Well with a Tiny Fridge Course
Pamela Douglas’s List of Favorite ICW Farmers Markets
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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