Take advantage of peak harvest season and visit these 5 Tarrant County farmers markets

The wretched summer heat means peak harvest season. The least you can do is take advantage of the yummy seasonal produce to distract from the thirst-quenching weather .

Farmers markets are unique ways for consumers to get products directly from farmers. Typically, on weekends, the Fort Worth area hosts a wide variety of year-round markets and seasonal ones.

The place to take advantage of farm-to-table is Texas. About 14.07% of the U.S.’s agricultural land resides in the Lone Star State, which has 126 million acres. We are known for our fertile soil in the Rio Grande Valley, which is rich for growing produce, pecans, and olive trees.

According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s seasonality wheel, July is the best season for apples, blueberries, peaches, watermelons, and tomatoes for fruit. And for veggies, cabbage, cucumber, peas, lettuce, herbs, mushrooms, okra, onion, potato, and squash are in their prime.

Tarrant County has quite a few markets perfect for a Saturday morning stroll . However, The Star-Telegram compiled a list of five to choose from.

Fort Worth farmers markets

Cowtown Farmers Market

• Veterans Park Grand Pavilion: 8901 Clifford St., White Settlement.

• Oldest farmers market in Fort Worth since 1986.

• Producers only, meaning people selling their product have produced it themselves.

• All food is sourced from within a 150-mile radius.

• Open until the end of August, every Saturday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Clearfork Farmers Market

• 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd.

• Vendors change every week.

• “The Clearfork Farmers Market is committed to providing fresh, high-quality and locally grown products,” according to Clearfork Farmers Market. Examples of vendors include bakeries, tea and coffee brands, candle companies, or honey and jam products.

• Open year-round, every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Lake Worth Farmers Market

• 7005 Charbonneau Rd., Lake Worth.

• Fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads, to name a few.

• All locally sourced within a 150-mile radius.

• Every first and third Saturday, year-round, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Burleson Farmers Market

• 141. W Renfro St., Burleson.

• Farm fresh produce, meat, baked goodies, snacks, arts, crafts, and more.

• Over 40 vendors.

• Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Keller Farmers Market

• 400 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller.

• “(Keller Farmers Market) offers fresh Texas produce, meats, tamales, baked goods, artisan bread, cheese, salsa, pasta, pickles, jellies and jams, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products and crafts, all from the state of Texas or within 150 miles,” according to Keller Farmers Market.

• Christmas markets on Dec. 7 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon until the end of November.

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