By now, you probably know that you can find pesticide-free produce at your local farmers market. But do you also know that by shopping there you reduce your carbon footprint, too? Buying locally grown produce instead of fruits and vegetables harvested, ripened, stored and transported from across the country or overseas leads to less pollution of air, water and soil. As if you needed another reason to enjoy the fresh produce, natural products, entertainment and community spirit you can find at our neighborhood markets!
For farmers market shopping tips plus other guidance on organic and natural foods from a local nutritionist, check out “What Does It Mean to Eat Green?”
TUESDAYS
Sherman Oaks Farmers Market
14006 Riverside Drive
3–7 p.m.
SATURDAYS
Burbank Farmers Market
Olive Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard
8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
North Hollywood (Arts District) Farmers Market
5331 Bakman Ave.
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
SUNDAYS
Studio City Farmers Market
Ventura Place between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Radford Avenue
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Toluca Lake Farmers Market
4500 Sancola Ave.
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.