Our region is home to one of the most diverse foodsheds in the United States. Support of local agripreneurs keeps farms viable and preserves access to local products while protecting farmland and the rural character of the region.
Supporting local farmers, growers, producers and makers strengthens rural economies and helps fuel innovation at the local and regional level.
By shifting your palate to seasonal local ingredients, you are helping to support the sustainability of area farms—ensuring their capacity to endure for generations to come.
— Always —
Dairy Products, Eggs, Jams, Jellies, Savory Spreads
Pickled Products, Honey, Farm Raised Meats, Trout
and other Artisanal Goods
— January & February —
Apples, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Winter Squash, Kale, Greens
— March —
Greens, Lettuces, Onions, Spinach
— April —
Asparagus, Greens, Lettuces, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas
Radishes, Ramps, Spinach, Turnips
— May —
Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Greens, Lettuces, Mushrooms
Onions, Peas, Radishes, Ramps, Spinach, Strawberries
Summer Squash, Turnips
— June —
Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots
Cabbages, Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Garlic, Greens, Lettuces
Mushrooms, Onions, Peaches, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Raspberries, Spinach,
Strawberries, Summer Squash, Turnips
— July —
Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots
Cabbages, Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic
Greens, Lettuces, Melons, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Peaches
Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Raspberries
Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Turnips
— August —
Apples, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Carrots,
Cabbages, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Lettuces
Melons, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Peas, Peppers
Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Raspberries, Summer Squash
Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash
— September —
Apples, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Carrots, Cabbages, Cucumbers
Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Lettuces, Melons, Mushrooms, Okra
Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes
Raspberries, Spinach, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn
Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash
— October —
Apples, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbages, Cauliflower
Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Lettuces, Melons
Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins
Radishes, Raspberries, Spinach, Summer Squash
Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash
— November —
Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Cucumbers
Garlic, Greens, Lettuces, Mushrooms, Onions, Potatoes, Pumpkins
Radishes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash
— December —
Apples, Cabbages, Garlic, Greens, Lettuce, Potatoes
Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Winter Squash
Note:
This guide is, of course, vulnerable to the influence
of Mother Nature. It is intended to inspire your palate
toward an appreciation for the seasonality of local products—
harvested at the peak of ripeness for the best flavor.
Visit our Directory or Find your Adventure! Agritourism Guide
for Haywood County farmers markets, tailgates,
roadside stands or on-farm markets to enjoy the best
of what the season has to offer!
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