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Fresh & Local

Lake County Options For Locally Grown Produce

By Alysa Hritzik, Publisher, North Lake Macaroni Kid July 17, 2019

FRESH, LOCAL & DELICIOUS!

Wanting the freshest in local organics, home grown, hydroponics and Farmer's Markets? 

 Hydroponics

Living Towers Farm: Offering the finest in local, fresh, nutrient dense produce. Servicing the local community by selling produce direct from their farm, along with supplying organic co-ops and food banks. Their goals include promoting buying local organic food, as well as the sustainable living movement. We accomplish this by teaching family growing, community gardening, and commercial production through tours and seminars. So come by by for the best produce and learn how you can grow your own Tower Garden right in your own back yard! Visit:  www.livingtowers.com

Farmer's Markets

Tavares Friday Market is located in downtown, within Wooton Park at 100 E. Ruby Street.  The market is open every Friday from October to April, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The Friday Market is operated by the City of Tavares.
For more information, or interested vendors, please contact the Tavares Prop Shop at 352-742-6267. 

Mount Dora Open-Air Market Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakeside Inn The new Farmers Market sponsored by Visit Mount Dora. Every Sunday visitors can shop for fresh produce alongside herbs, crafts and a growing range of products.

Leesburg Saturday Morning Market from 8am to 2pm at Historic Downtown Leesburg, Florida. Due to popular demand, The Leesburg Saturday Morning Market is now open year round! (Closed April 28, 2012 for Bikefest Weekend) Vendors are selling produce, plants, flowers, cooked and prepared specialty foods such as: fish, meat, cheese, eggs, bakery items, jellies & jams, honey, nuts, coffee beans, ethnic foods, etc. These products vary from week to week so there is always something new to enjoy. sandi@leesburgpartnership.com or visit www.leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com