Go Green at New York’s Freshest Greenmarkets
Spring is here and there are greenmarkets popping up in every corner of New York City. There are few things that are as easy and environmentally correct as buying seasonal produce from a local farmer, many of whom practice organic farming techniques.
Greenmarkets don’t just sell produce anymore; they are truly a marketplace where local merchants sell directly to consumers. 
Last week, in a quick trip through one of the largest and most popular markets, Union Square Greenmarket, I was surprised that a shopper can pick up an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, organic grass-fed meat, Vermont maple syrup, honey, organic dairy products, potted herbs and plants, cut flowers, and fresh baked goods.
For optimal quality, farmers only sell items that are in season. Early to mid-May is the perfect time to purchase peak asparagus, herbs, leeks, lettuce, morel mushrooms, parsnips, rhubarb, scallions, spinach, and spring garlic. Chickens may lay their eggs year-round, but ducks, pheasants, wild turkeys, and geese only lay eggs in the spring so you’ll find those as well.
Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving New York’s environment through waste prevention and recycling as well as promoting farmers market programs. Click here for CENCY’s PDF list and map of greenmarkets in the five boroughs.
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2 Comments
Heather
It all sounds yummy! My daughter just got accepted into NYU and will be heading your way in August. I am going have to be in touch so when I am out there, you can point me in all the right directions to get a college girl all set up in your fabulous city.
Wow, congratulations Kim! It’s very exciting that your daughter is going to NYU.
I walked through the Village a few nights ago and of course there were students everywhere! Even thought the school is in the middle of the city there is no denying that is still very much a college campus. NYU is in a great part of the city with tons to do!