Eating Local: Farmers Market Edition

What seasonal offerings can you expect to see at the market this Kansas City summer? And what are the many ways you can prepare them to make a delicious, home-cooked meal?

By The Walt Bodine Show

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It's nearly summertime and in communities all across Kansas City farmers are rising early and rolling in their carts to local markets. KCUR's Stephen Steigman delves into the local food scene at the farmers market to see what turns up.

Guests

Sherree Ross, certified holistic health coach, teaches classes at Communiversity, "Cooking Those O' So Glorious Greens (kale, collards, chards, and more)"
Zoe LaGrece, veggie chef, former restaurant owner, teaches classes at Communiversity and Whole Foods
John Goode, farmer at Goode Acres

Kansas City Area Farmer's Markets:

The City Market
Kansas City, Mo.
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Downtown Overland Park Farmer's Market
Overland Park, Kan.
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Parkville Farmer's Market
Parkville, Mo.
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Kansas City Organics
Kansas City, Mo.
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Farmers' Community Market At Brookside
Kansas City, Mo.
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Liberty Farmer's Market
Liberty, Mo.
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Zona Rosa Farmer's Market
Kansas City, Mo.
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Olathe Farmer's Market
Olathe, Kan.
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Shawnee Farmer's Market
Shawnee, Kan.
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Lawrence Farmer's Market
Lawrence, Kan.
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