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See you at
the market!
The Haggin Oaks Farmers
Market presented by
Kaiser Permanente is Kern
County’s most thriving
farmers market, serving
2,000 customers weekly.
Stop by any Sunday, from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m., at 8800 Ming
Ave. to find the most deli-
cious, fresh, local produce
and gourmet food in a fun,
relaxing environment.
The partnership be-
tween Kaiser Permanente
and The Hen’s Roost—the
organization which man-
ages the market—began
in 2012. The Hen’s Roost,
as well as the 30 indi-
vidual vendors, share Kaiser
Permanente’s commitment
to providing access to nu-
tritious foods.
The variety of products
at the Haggin Oaks Farmers
Market is unparalleled in
Kern County and includes
everything from potatoes,
onions and garlic to the
more exotic bitter melon
and fresh young ginger. The
market even offers a blast
from the past with the op-
portunity to buy milk the
old fashioned way: in a glass
jar from the milkman!
To get the most from your farmers market visit, try to be flexible. If the food you want
isn’t ready to harvest yet, try something else. And don’t worry about produce that isn’t
perfectly shaped or has minor blemishes—it’s still packed with flavor and nutrients.
So bring your tote bag and some cash—vendors may not accept checks or credit cards.
And get ready for some good food and fun.
Sources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; American Institute for Cancer Research; U.S. Department of Agriculture
4 reasons to check yours out
FARMERS MARKETS ARE COLORFUL,
friendly places where you can get the freshest fruits
and vegetables, and maybe some jams, jellies, cheeses or other tasty foods too. It’s worth
a visit just to see the variety of local products on display.
But don’t go home empty-handed. Here are four reasons why shopping at your farmers
market is a great choice.
1
Fresh is best.
The produce at farmers
markets was often still growing just
a day or two before you see it. That puts
those fruits and veggies at their peak of
flavor when you buy them. Fresh produce
also is full of antioxidants and other sub-
stances that promote health.
2
New foods can be fun.
Have you ever
had gooseberries or kohlrabi? You
may find some unique produce at a farm-
ers market that you won’t see at a super-
market. Share the adventure of trying new
foods with your kids—it can help them
enjoy a variety of foods as they grow up.
3
You can talk to the experts.
The
farmers who grow these foods can
give you ideas about how to store, pre-
pare and serve them. Don’t be shy about
asking: Farmers tend to be proud of their
products and knowledge.
4
Local foods help local folks.
Foods
sold at farmers markets may cost less
than in the supermarket. Plus the money
you spend at a farmers market circulates
locally. That supports your community
and keeps your farmers working—and
bringing more products to market next
year.
FARMERS MARKETS
