Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Farmers Markets - Shop Local!

Why should you shop at a farmers market? You can get fresh, nutritious, delicious and locally grown food.  Plus you are supporting your local community at Lake of the Ozarks!  Sure sometimes its easier just to grab everything at Wal-Mart when you're there, but you can't get that same freshness you get at the farmers market.

Top 10 Reasons to Shop at Farmers Markets (Nutrition.gov


10. Farmers markets are easy to find.

9. SNAP and WIC cards are accepted at most farmers markets.

8. You can try a new fruit or vegetable!

7. Farmers often have good recommendations on ways to prepare their products.

6. Buy foods to create a healthy plate.

5. Farmers markets can be important anchors for vibrant communities.

4. It's a great way to get your kids involved.

3. Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients.

2. Shopping at farmers markets supports your local farmers and keeps the money you spend closer to your neighborhood.

1. Freshly picked ripe food is at its peak in flavor and nutrition.


Local Farmers Markets at Lake of the Ozarks 


Greenview Farmers Market
The Greenview Farmers Market is open every Saturday through this fall.  Vendors offer a variety of produce, crafts and flea market items from 8 AM to 1 PM at 1468 N. Missouri Hwy. 7.  Booth spaces are still available for $12 each Saturday.  

Camdenton Farmers Market 
The 2014 Camdenton Farmers Market is every Saturday, now through September.  Guests can enjoy shopping for locally-grown fresh vegetables, bakery goods, crafts and plants from 7 AM to Noon at the intersection of highways 5 and 54 in from of the Camden County Courthouse. 

Osage Beach Farmers Market
The Osage Beach Farmers Market is an outdoor market that sells locally-raised, sustainably produced produce, meat, baked goods and more each Saturday now through October from 9 AM to 1 PM at Stone Crest Mall. osagebeachfarmersmarket.com

Eldon Farmers Market
The Eldon Farmers Market will be open every Saturday through late September from 9 AM to 2 PM at Lakeview Auto Sales across from the airport. 

Versailles Farmers Market
Enjoy food, family fun, locally grown fresh produce and handmade crafts at the Versailles Farmers Market every Friday through September 26 from 4-8 PM in the Wright Printing parking lot. 

Be sure to check out some of our local farmers markets here at the Lake of the Ozarks this year! While you're out and about, stop by Mission Bay for a look at Lake living at its finest.  This new residential development at Lake of the Ozarks features beautiful lakefront and lake view homes. Nearby is the new Woods Supermarket, lake front restaurants, and just 6 minutes from Camdenton via the improved Highway 5.

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