State Street Farmers Market

I'm excited to visit the State Street Farmers Market tomorrow. It is located in Bristol (on the Tennessee side, near Kiln Time pottery) and offers an abundance of local produce, flowers, jams, honey, milk, meat and more.

Last year, I tried to visit at least once a week -- the market is open on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Most towns have vibrant and interesting farmers markets; the one in Abingdon, Va. is especially good. And consider visiting smaller ones like the Norton Friends and Farmers Market (Tuesday afternoons) or the one in Glade Spring (Saturday morning at the town square).

For anyone who needs convincing, here are some benefits to buying produce at a local farmers market. Check it out -- and look for me at a local farmers market soon.