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Have You Visited Your Local Farmers Market Yet?

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There’s still time to visit your local Farmers Market!

Now’s the time to enjoy all the delicious produce NYC Farmers Markets have to offer. Visit a farmers market near you to pick up fruits and vegetables or watch a healthy cooking workshop.
 
Visit on.nyc.gov/2oMX9f5 or text “SoGood” to 877877 to find a farmers market near you.
 
Also make sure to:
  • Participate in the Health Department’s public cooking demonstrations from now through November. Attendees will receive a $2 Health Bucks coupon to spend on fruits and vegetables at the market! Look for the carrot icon on the Farmers Market Map to find locations with cooking demonstrations. 
  • Use the Health Department’s recipes to prepare an easy, inexpensive, guilt-free dish. Check out the PDF here: http://on.nyc.gov/2wQhc0G