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Food Network Fan · 04-22-2008, 06:23 PM

Buy fresh, buy local

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By Brittany Boyd
Source: Fairfax County Times
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 2008
UPDATED TUESDAY, APRIL 22 2008

Now is an exciting time of year for lovers of fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses and home-baked goods. Open-air farmers markets chock full of locally produced items are beginning to open around the county.

The largest crop of markets is run by the county, with 11 locations open Tuesdays through Saturdays from early May to late October or mid-November. A handful of additional markets are hosted by services clubs, churches and nonprofit organizations.

Smart Markets Inc., a newly formed nonprofit organization, is debuting two markets in the parking lot of Whole Foods Market in Fair Lakes and at Reston Town Square at Reston Town Center.

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Food Network Fan Suzie (Site owner) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 11,377 Recipes: 14 Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 10	Buy fresh, buy local Buy fresh, buy local Entertainment By Brittany Boyd Source: Fairfax County Times TUESDAY, APRIL 22 2008 UPDATED TUESDAY, APRIL 22 2008 Now is an exciting time of year for lovers of fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses and home-baked goods. Open-air farmers markets chock full of locally produced items are beginning to open around the county. The largest crop of markets is run by the county, with 11 locations open Tuesdays through Saturdays from early May to late October or mid-November. A handful of additional markets are hosted by services clubs, churches and nonprofit organizations. Smart Markets Inc., a newly formed nonprofit organization, is debuting two markets in the parking lot of Whole Foods Market in Fair Lakes and at Reston Town Square at Reston Town Center. MORE HERE __________________ Suzie Click here to visit Suzie's table.