BOSTON (AP) — Just because winter is at hand doesn’t mean farmers’ markets go into hibernation in Massachusetts.
The state agriculture division says in addition to several special holiday farmers markets this month, there are now some four dozen winter farmers markets that continue operating on many weekends through the coldest months of the year.
The winter markets have become more popular with shoppers in recent years and offer locally-grown produce, meats, cheese and specialty foods.
State officials are urging consumers to consider serving locally-grown products at holiday parties, including wine or beer from farm wineries and microbreweries.
Winter farmers markets are located in every county from Cape Cod to the Berkshires, including three within the city of Boston.
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