Having a balanced diet is extremely important in staying healthy and fit. Drinking lots of water, daily exercise and eating the proper foods are major contributions to maintaing good health. While prepared food is always quick and saves us lots of time, there is nothing like a fresh fruit or vegetable and homemade fresh apple pie. The local farmer’s market are arguably the freshest food to buy

The Farmers Market is the perfect place to start your road to healthy eating. Many of the fruits, vegetables and meats are organically grown. Though each market sells different items, they all cater to your fresh health food needs.

The bonus—many green markets have started to accept other forms of payment besides cash. From credit cards to EBT cards, there is NO excuse not to visit one of these amazing markets.

Carroll Gardens Greenmarket

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  • Located at corner of Smith and Carroll Streets.
  • Only open on Sundays from 8am-4pm.

Bushwick Farmers Market

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  • Located in Bedford- Stuyvesant on the corner of Broadway and Linden.
  • Begins June 6th 2015. For updates visit Bushwick Farmers Market.

McCarren Park Farmers Market

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  • Located on Driggs Ave in Greenpoint in MaCarrern Park.
  • Open every Friday from 8am-3pm.

Fort Greene Park Greenmarket

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  • Located on Washington Park between DeKalb and Willoughby.
  • Open on Saturdays from 8am-4pm.

Bensonhurst Greenmarket

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  • Located on 18th Avenue.
  • Open on Saturdays ONLY from 9am-4pm.
  • Set to officially open on June 6th until November 22nd.

Borough Hall Greenmarket

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  • Located in the heart of Borough Hall at Court and Remsen Streets.
  • Open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8am-6pm.

McGolrick Park’s Down to Earth Farmers Market

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  • Takes place in the center of McGolrick Park at Nassau Avenue and Russell Street.
  • Open on Sundays in the Winter from November 30th – May 3rd between the times of 11am-4pm.

Grand Army Plaza Farmers Market

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East New York Farmers Market

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  • Has two markets in the East New York area.
  • The first, located on Schneck Avenue between New Lots and Livonia Avenues. Hours of operations—every Saturday from 9am-3pm between the months of June and November.
  • The second, located on New Lots Avenue between Alabama and Georgia Avenues. From July-October, open between 3:30pm- 6:30pm.
  • Both markets accept EBT/food stamps and cash.

Cortelyou Greenmarket

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  • Located on Cortelyou and Rugby Roads in Flatbush.
  • Open on Sundays all year round from 8am-4pm.

Sunset Park Farmers Market

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  • Located on 5900-5968 4th Avenue.
  • The market is open on Saturdays from July 11th- November 21st.
  • The hours are 8am-3pm.
  • EBT, Credit Cards and cash are accepted.

Bushwick Food Cooperation

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  • Open ALL year round on Tuesday- Sunday.
  • Located on 2 Porter Avenue.
  • Hours of operation, Tuesdays-Fridays 2pm-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-8pm.

Farmers Market at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6

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  • Open every Sunday from 11am- 4pm
  • Located at Pier 6 in DUMBO

Gitto Farmer’s Market

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  • Located at 38 Center Market Street (East 83rd Street at Foster Avenue).
  • Open Monday-Saturday from 8am-8pm and on Sunday from 8am-6pm.
  • WIC, EBT, Credit Cards and cash are accepted.

Cooper Park’s Down to Earth Farmers Market

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  • Located on Cooper Avenue alongside Maspeth Avenue.
  • Open every Sunday from 11am-4pm.

– written by Krista Bryant