Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn't been refrigerated, it will keep longer on your boat.

Summary

Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn'tbeen refrigerated, it will keep longer on your boat.

As we head into peak harvest season in many places, count on farmers markets for provisioning. Why?

Goods are usually fresher, picked locally, and not trucked across the country. Produce is often unrefrigerated, making it key for storage aboard. Finally, it's usually less bruised, offering a longer shelf life and better flavor.

And it's not only produce you'll find. Look for fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, cheese, and meat with fewer preservatives (although they will last less long). Best of all, you can ask vendors questions about what they're selling.

You can find farmers markets around the world. Every town has its specialties. Ask everyone in your local cruising network for locations. And, if you're sailing the ICW, you'll find farmers markets near many marinas and anchorages. Oneof the largest is the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, which runs from October through April.

Check the show notes for a link to a list of markets located along the ICW. For more details, listen to the complete podcast or check out Farmers Markets - A Cruiser's Friend.- https://theboatgalley.com/farmers-markets-a-cruisers-friend/.

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Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Storing Food without Refrigeration - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/storing-food-without-refrigeration

Storing Food without Refrigeration (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4mgNQk6

Eating Well with a Tiny Fridge Course - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/eating-well-with-a-tiny-fridge

Pamela Douglas's List of Favorite ICW Farmers Markets - https://theboatgalley.com/wp-content/uploads/ICW-Farm-Markets-compressed.pdf

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig