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Spend the weekend at your local farmers market

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This weekend if you’re looking for that fruit you have been waiting for all season, it might be best to take a look at your local farmer’s market before making the trip to your neighborhood grocery store.

Raspberries, apriums (a mix of apricots and plums), and apricots are just some of the fruits that can be found at the various markets around the city. Apriums however, are only available at the University District Farmers Market, West Seattle Farmers Market, Broadway Farmers Market, and Columbia City Farmers Market. A variety of Williamette, Black Cap raspberries are also available only at the University District Farmers Market.

The Neighborhood Farmers Market Association (NFMA) offers markets in the U-District, West Seattle, Broadway, Columbia City, Phinney, Lake City, and Magnolia.  With many great food choices, all of the NFMA farmers markets are sure to offer that one item to make your meal stand out from the rest.

The Seattle Farmers Market Association (SFMA) also offers markets in Ballard, Interbay, Madrona, and Wallingford. With a variety of local produce and foods, the SFMA markets mission is to support and strengthen Washington’s small farms and farming families, as well as the communities they serve.

Columbia City Farmers Market ranks among America’s best farmers’ markets for travelers

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Columbia City Farmers Market ranks among America’s best farmers’ markets for travelers
CNN
For a great urban market, Nina Planck, author of “Real Food: What to Eat and Why” and founder of London Farmers’ Markets, recommends Columbia City Farmers Market. With more than 40 WA state farmers and small food vendors, travelers are bound to find something to take back with them.

In ‘export nation,’ Seattle enjoys strong position
Seattle Times
According to a new report from the Brookings Institution, Seattle ranked No. 10 among the 100 largest metropolitan areas, with more than $24 billion in exports in 2008 and representing 2.3 percent of all metro exports.

WA turns to social networks and other innovations to drive a $14 billion industry 
Seattle Business Magazine
Tourism is a big deal for the Seattle-Puget Sound region as well. Seattle’s Convention and Visitors Bureau preliminary numbers for 2009 show 8.8 million visitors spending $6.8 billion while visiting the city and King County.

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