Whether you’re trying to eat healthier or just want to know where your food comes from, farmer’s markets are a great place to stock up on the freshest fruits and veggies around, plus you’ll be helping small businesses, something we could all be doing right now. For those in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, the Red Stick Farmers Market is worth the extra effort to get to. Let’s check it out.
Red Stick Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only market.
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This means that everything you’ll see at the market was grown locally by each farmer.
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Talk about from farm-to-table!
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There are over 50 farmers that participate in the market, offering everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to seafood and specialty items.
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Depending on what’s in season, you could walk away with strawberries, eggplants, watermelons, and so much more.
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Take you time checking out each vendor; you never know what specialties you’ll come across.
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Like locally preserved jams and jellies…
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…Unique soaps and candles…
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…and even local honey, which is great for controlling allergies!
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You may even inspire the next generation of green thumbs!
Red Stick Farmers Market/Facebook In addition to food, you’ll also be able to pick up some plants and flowers to take home.
Red Stick Farmers Market accepts cash, credit, and debit cards and is open three days a week.
Red Stick Farmers Market/Facebook Just remember that the market does change locations, so be sure to check the schedule before you go:
Tuesdays: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the EBRP Main Library at 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at 6400 Perkins Road
Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Main Street Market at 501 Main Street.
For more information about Red Stick Farmer Market and its neighboring markets, visit the market’s website and don’t forget to follow it on Facebook so you can stay up to date on weekly events. Where’s your favorite farmers market in Louisiana? Shout it out in the comments below or nominate it for a chance to be featured!
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In addition to food, you’ll also be able to pick up some plants and flowers to take home.
Just remember that the market does change locations, so be sure to check the schedule before you go:
Tuesdays: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the EBRP Main Library at 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at 6400 Perkins Road
Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Main Street Market at 501 Main Street.
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Address: Red Stick Farmers Market, 501 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USAAddress: Red Stick Farmers Market Pennington, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USAAddress: Goodwood Boulevard, Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
