(Cass County, Iowa) – It’s National Farmers Market Week, and now is a great time to visit the four Cass County farmers markets. Summer produce favorites including tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, and potatoes are now in season. The Cass County farmers markets offer a range of locations, days, and times to accommodate shoppers from across the county.

Cass County Summer Farmers Markets and Highlights

• Atlantic Farmers Market:
  Location: Farm Bureau (1501 East 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022)
  Times: Saturdays 9:00 AM- Noon
  Facebook @AtlanticFarmersMarket
  Dates: June – August
  Highlights: Join local farmers to purchase your locally grown, fresh vegetables including
  hydroponic tomatoes. Vegetables are picked and offered for sale as they are ready in the fields.
  Also available is honey, pollen, popcorn, farm-fresh eggs, jellies, dressings, BBQ sauces, salsa
  and so much more.
• Anita Farmers Market:
  Location: Bandshell Park on Main Street in Anita
  Times: Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 PM
  Facebook Anita Farmers Market
  Dates: June – August
  Highlights: Visit various farmers in the shade to purchase fresh, locally grown vegetables.
  Vegetables available include everything from asparagus to zucchini when they are ripe and ready
  to pick. The vendors offer a variety of additional products including, honey, farm-fresh eggs,
  Lion’s club nuts, fresh baked goodies, popcorn, jellies, sauces, salsa, hand-crafted items, and
  metal yard art.
• Lewis Farmers Market:
  Location: 3HO (201 1st St., Lewis, IA 51544)
  Times: Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 PM, Thursdays 4:30-6:30 PM
  Facebook Hilltop Creations
  Dates: June – September
  Highlights: Fresh produce, baked treats, crafts, and pallet wood creations.
• Produce in the Park:
  Location: Atlantic City Park (10 W 7th St., Atlantic, IA 50022)
  Times: Thursdays 4:30-6:30
  Website: www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com
  Facebook @ProduceInThePark
  Dates: June – September
  Highlights: Produce in the Park offers fresh, local produce, baked goods, honey, meat, soaps,
  handmade craft items, kettle corn and fresh-squeezed lemonade, and dinner on site. Produce in
  the Park also offers live music, taste tests featuring seasonal produce, and offers a space for
  community organizations to share information with the public.