Five Awesome Farmers Market Finds With the weather cooling down, farmers' markets are heating up! Taking place all over the valley, farmers are a great place to pick up unique gifts, support local small businesses and the local economy in general, and discover new businesses and products. Sphinx Date Co. shares the top five farmers market finds to keep an eye out for.
- 1. Natural soaps, lotions, oils, and tinctures — Those that love natural beauty and health products are sure to find them at the farmer's market. From beautiful handmade soaps and bath bombs to specialty oils to be used as natural remedies for a number of ailments, farmers' markets are generally a great place to scope out natural handmade body products. Often times these products are locally made, free of chemicals, and aren’t packaged in plastics, which can lead to unwanted waste.
- 2. Amazing art and jewelry — Farmers markets are a great place to meet new and local artists and check out handmade jewelry, too. Those that are starting out or that own a small business often are the type of people who choose to be a vendor at farmers' markets. So for those that like to support local and budding artistic businesses, farmers' markets are the perfect go-to!
- 3. Farm-fresh produce — Many local farms and dairies bring their freshly harvested good to the market for the picking! This is not only an environmentally friendly way to stock up on fresh produce since the goods have only traveled locally, but the items are also likely at their very peak of freshness, making them unbelievably delicious.
- 4. Scratch-made artisan goods — Homemade pasta sauce, hummus and granola, fresh-baked bread, home-brewed coffees, and handmade lemonades... there is no end to the scrumptious made-with-love goodies that can be discovered at a local farmers market. Stop by for lunch or take some to prepare at home!
- 5. Dog Treats — Who could forget about Fido? Four-legged friends are often welcome at farmers' markets so it makes perfect sense that they would also be home to vendors that serve up fresh-made dog treats, dog clothing, beds, and more. Pet parents can find all kinds of goods for their four-legged family members at the market!
No time to hit a weekend farmers market? Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry is open Monday through Saturday and is stocked with all kinds of artisan goods, many Arizona grown and produced, as well as a variety of wines and beers. So stop in and discover a new locally owned business and support a longtime, one, too — Sphinx Date Co.!