West Alabama
From Local Farms to Your Table
Making changes to the way we eat and shop can favor not only our health and happiness, but can boost the local economy, reduce waste and help us fill our plates with tastier and more nutritious food. Choosing to shop and eat local food is great for building communities, as well as supporting agricultural and food production in our countryside.
Agricultural cycle
100% Local
Increased food costs and shortages are great reasons to garden. Growing your own food provides you with the freshest possible seasonal food. You can grow with organic fertilizers or with minimal chemicals.
Humans have reaped the many benefits of growing their own food for thousands of years. Isn’t it time you give it a try?
Plant
Pick the right location, choose your favorite vegetables and consider when to plant them.
Harvest
Timing is everything! Always harvest your crops as close to the time you plan to serve them to get the best vegetables.
Eat
Eat the freshest and tastiest food that provides the best nutrition possible. From Farm to Tabel means more than healthy food!
Produce
Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables
An easy way to get local produce is to shop at a nearby farmers market! Vegetables, root vegetables, greens, fruits, berries, farm fresh eggs, and honey are staple foods at these markets in West Alabama.
Greens
Dark leafy greens, are associated with reduced risk of cancer, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, so eat plenty. Greens popular in this area are: Spinach, Collard, Turnip and Mustard greens.
Vegetables
We all know veggies are good for us. Fun Fact: Kale has more vitamin C than oranges – Don’t tell the oranges. Corn, Okra, Peppers, Tomatoes, Squash, Eggplant, Cucumber, Green Beans, and Pink Eyed Purple Hull Peas are favorites in Alabama.
Root Vegetables
Root vegetables can be stored for a prolonged period of time in a cool, dry place. Root vegetables common in this area are: Potato, Sweet Potato, Onions, Carrots, Radishes. Beets, Carrots, and Garlic.
Fruits & Berries
Fruits are nutrient, vitamin, and fiber packed. Eaten raw, cooked, or in a smoothie, they are an important part of our diets. In Alabama, you’ll find Pears, Figs, Blueberries, Blackberries, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Apples, and Strawberries.
Fresh Food
Support Local Farmers
Food connects us all. It is more than providing us with sustenance. It is how we celebrate and engage in the simple joys that life has to offer. While farmers markets are about food and the local food economy, they are also, most importantly, about community. They’re how people can connect to the local community they live in or are visiting.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and meet the farmers.
Onions
Onions are extremely nutritious and have been associated with some benefits, including improved better blood sugar control, increased bone density and heart health.
Squash
All kinds of squash are super nutritious and can be a healthy addition to your diet. Winter squashes are typically high in fiber, vitamin A and potassium, while summer squashes are rich in both vitamins B and C.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable that may enhance your health in a diversity of ways, such as by improving blood sugar control, reducing inflammation, promoting heart health and boosting immunity.
Local
Farmers Markets
Testimonials
Happy Customers
Millport Farmers Market
It is so good for those of us who don’t have garden space or equipment to be able to get fresh produce. Finding my favorite special items like purple beans and purple okra is very exciting.
Linda Ferguson
Millport, AL
Great Atmosphere
We love the local farmers. They only sell products grown or made from the area. You can buy fresh baked goods, vegetables, and honey. My children enjoy talking with the vendors. The best food is locally grown food. Buying from the farmers market is a great way to help support local growers and producers.
Cheyanne Howard
Millport, AL