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Robin Shreeves

10 tips to keep farmers market produce fresh

When you bring home the bounty from the farmers' market, follow these tips to keep it fresher longer.

Fri, Apr 17 2009 at 9:05 AM EST

There are only two weeks until my local farmers market opens. I know that in warmer regions of the country, markets are open year round or have been operating for the last month or so.

 
It’s so tempting to buy armfuls of fresh produce at the market, but sometimes the produce goes bad before you get a chance to eat it. This video from the University of Nebraska gives 10 tips to keep those fresh fruits and veggies from the farmers' market fresh when you bring them home.
 

 
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