Photos: Shop locally at the farmers markets

Farmers market
Vendors selling locally-grown produce are busy early Saturday morning, June 29, 2013 downtown at the Saint Paul Farmers Market. Seasonal vegetables include radishes, onions, greens, kohlrabi, fresh herbs, potatoes and sugar snap peas. The market's summer hours are Saturdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson

With the proliferation of local farmers markets, cheesemakers and breweries, packing local food for a picnic, trip, or camp out can make for a more interesting trip and a richer experience.

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