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Buy Local At The Saratoga Farmers Market!

For fresh, healthy organic produce, buy local from area farmers markets. Learn which foods you should put on your grocery list for your next trip.

(Please note: it is also important to buy organic meats, eggs, and dairy.)

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Local Fruits & Vegetables

Put these fruits and vegetables at the top of your "Buy Organic List." They typically contain high levels of pesticides when not purchased organically.

  • Apples
  • Peaches
  • Nectarines
  • Strawberries
  • Grapes
  • Celery
  • Spinach
  • Sweet bell peppers
  • Cucumbers
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Imported snap peas
  • Potatoes

Optional Produce

Looking for safe non-organic produce? These fruits and veggies are relatively healthy, even when not produced organically.

  • Avocados
  • Sweet corn
  • Pineapples
  • Cabbage
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Onions
  • Asparagus
  • Mangos
  • Cauliflower
  • Kiwi
  • Grapefruit
  • Cantaloupe

Here's a tip: Terms like 'natural,' 'free-range,' and 'hormone-free' do not mean the same as organic. They are frequently used by the food industry, and the USDA has no certification standard for them.

What's in season when: It's important to know which fruits and vegetables are in season in Saratoga! We've broken down our foods from the list above into the best seasons to purchase them.

  • Fall: Apples, grapes, potatoes, cabbage, sweet potatoes, cauliflower
  • Winter: Celery, kiwi
  • Spring: Snap peas, onions, asparagus, grapefruit
  • Summer: Peaches, nectarines, strawberries, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, corn, mangos, cantaloupe
  • Year-round: Spinach

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