EATING GREEN

Local farmers’ markets reopen for the season

Freedom Farmers’ Market

The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round at the Carter Center in Poncey-Highland. Expect to find fresh produce, meats, baked goods, cheese and dairy, handmade preserves and honey, fresh coffee and more. There are also regular guest chefs in the restaurant popup tent. Information: freedomfarmersmkt. com.

Green Market at Piedmont Park

The annual Green Market at Piedmont Market opened mid-March, and continues every Saturday through Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the 12th Street gate. More than 40 vendors, including local farmers, bakers, sauce makers, crafters, chef demonstrations, canning workshops, live music and history tours of the park. Information: piedmontpark.org.

East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

The market reopened on March 31 and continues through mid-December on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. at 561 Flat Shoals Ave. You’ll find fresh produce, locally made food and products, chef demos and much more throughout the season. Information: farmeav.com.

Morningside Farmers Market

Open year-round, this neighborhood market at 1393 N. Highland Ave. has been a Saturday morning favorite for more than 20 years. Check out organic produce, freshly prepared foods, baked goods, artisan crafts, flowers and more. Market hours are 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Information: morningsidemarket.com.

Grant Park Farmers Market

The market reopens April 3 and will be open on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Cherokee and Milledge avenues. There will be locally grown fruits, vegetables, artisan-produced breads, cheeses, and celebrity chef demonstrations. Information: grantparkmarket.org.

Peachtree Road Farmers Market

Located in the parking lot at Cathedral of St. Phillip, 2744 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, the market reopens for the season on April 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon and continues every Saturday through mid-December. There will also be a new Wednesday night market April 13 to Oct. 26 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Information: peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com.

Decatur Farmers Market

Held on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church of Decatur at the corner of Commerce and Clairemont, the market is open 4-6 p.m. on Wednesdays through December, and on Saturdays starting April 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week. cfmatl. org/Decatur.

Westside Farmers Market

Located at Westside Provision District at 14th Street and Howell Mill Road, the market opens April 10 and will be held Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking is available in the WPD parking garage. cfmatl.org/westside.

Ponce City Farmers Market on the BeltLine

Debuting May 3, this market will be located directly on the BeltLine at “the Shed,” a location easily accessible by the popular pedestrian and bike path, along with nearby car parking. The market will be held seasonally on Tuesday evenings, and will host urban farmers, artisanal food makers and pop-up chefs. Check cfmatl.org/ pcfmbeltline for updates and details.