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There’s truly nothing better than local WI vegetables grown and harvested by our very own farmers. Not only is the quality that much better, but by purchasing local produce you’re supporting the community. Today’s blog highlights some of the vegetables that are great to purchase locally from WI this season, some of the farmers’ markets that are open in the winter months, and even some recipes for you to try. Enjoy!
What vegetables are great to buy locally in WI in the winter?
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Potatoes
- Rutabagas
- Spinach
- Turnips
- Winter Squash
Find a full list at http://www.wibuylocal.org/chefs/seasonal_assets/wi_availab.pdf
Recipes you should try:
- Winter Vegetable Stew – WECN Magazine
- Poblano and Pepper Wisconsin Potato Soup – WPVGA
- Maple Butternut Squash Bisque – Destination Door County
- Cabbage, Carrot, and Beet Salad – University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
- Traditional Wisconsin Booyah – Simply Whisked
- Steamed Winter Vegetables – Slurrp
- Winter Vegetable Stuffed Peppers – Klondike Cheese Company
Here are some awesome local winter farmers’ markets for you to check out before the spring and summer seasons:
- Fondy Farmers’ Market – Milwaukee
- Dane County Farmers’ Market – Madison
- Fitchburg Center Farmers’ Market – Fitchburg
- Platteville Farmers’ Market – Platteville
- Winter Market – Green Bay
- Oshkosh Farmers’ Market – Oshkosh
- Sheboygan Winter Farmers Market – Sheboygan (scroll down for Winter options!)
- Waupun Winter Market – Waupun