In the produce department this time of year - mid/late June - we are inundated with zucchini, squash, salad greens, cooking greens, spring onions, kohlrabi, Asian greens, raspberries and blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, napa cabbage, fennel, basil, cilantro and more.  (With tomatoes, beans and corn on the way!).

Also, I am always excited to see what the bakers, cheese makers, fishermen, knitters, soap makers and plant nurseries have for sale each week!

The Buy Haywood project, a nonprofit that promotes local produce and products, puts out a Farm Map each year with a listing of local farms, farmers' markets and visitor information centers.  You can download a printable version from BuyHaywood.com or pick up a copy at local visitor information centers or the farmers markets.

Here's the listing of farmers markets from the brochure:

Farmers Markets/Tailgate Markets

Canton Tailgate Market
58 Park St. Canton 28716
(in the parking lot next to the Municipal Building)
235-2760
June 1-Sept 30. Tues and Thurs 7-12, Thurs 4-7, and Sat 7-12. Local farm products and related offerings.

Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market
250 Pigeon St. (Hwy 276) Waynesville 28786
(HART Theater parking lot)
www.waynesvillefarmersmarket.com
627-3469
May 12-Oct 30. Wed and Sat, 8-1. Fresh local produce; local USDA-approved meat and eggs; fresh seafood from the NC coast; baked goods and value-added products; herbs and herbal products; fresh flowers; plants.

Haywood Regional Medical Center Tailgate Market
Lower parking lot of Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center
262 Leroy George Dr. Clyde 28721
June 1-Sept 30. Fri 7-12
452-8883
Seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Waynesville Tailgate Market
171 Legion Drive Waynesville 28786
(American Legion parking lot, behind Bogart’s restaurant)
648-6323
May 12-Oct 30. Wed and Sat, 8-12. Haywood County farm products grown by Haywood County farmers. Fruits and vegetables, honey, cut flowers, nursery stock, black walnuts.