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Boston's Best Places For Organic Produce

Healthy eaters in Boston do not have to travel far to stock up on their organic produce. Thanks to a thriving network of farmer's markets and conscientious stores, people anywhere in Boston can eat organic fruits and veggies all the time. Whether shoppers prefer to rummage through stands on the streets or go inside to shop, they will find a suitable organic produce vendor in Boston.

Boston Public Market Association
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Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 973-4909
bostonpublicmarket.org

Dozens of vendors make their wares available at Boston Public Market in the bustling North End. There are some wonderful farm stands representing farms around the area, though some businesses come from as far as Vermont. Locally-sourced organic produce is bountiful at this market. Shoppers know what it is, where it comes from and how it was grown. There are also dairy stands, meat vendors and even a coffee shop for those who need a pick-me-up.

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Copley Square Farmers Market
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Copley Square Farmer's Market
139 Saint James Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
(781) 893-8222
www.massfarmersmarkets.org

One of Boston's most popular seasonal farmer's markets is located at Copley Square. While it is only open Tuesday and Friday from May to November, it is a great source of locally-grown produce. Find cut flowers, dog treats and more along with fresh, delicious organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Be sure to find out specific vendor hours before coming because some are only there one of the two days a week. Shoppers can avoid an extra trip by coming on the correct day.

Boston Market Terminal
34 Market St.
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 389-0482
www.terminalmarkets.com

Boston Market Terminal is an unusual place to buy organic produce and may not be for the casual shopper of organic produce. However, anyone with a lot of mouths to feed or a passion for the process of purchasing food will love it here. Boston Market Terminal is for bulk buying. Shoppers drive around to the various loading docks and shop to find their favorite vendors of everything from fruit to herbs. It's much easier to find unusual varieties here than at a chain grocery store.

Allandale Farm
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Allandale Farm
259 Allandale Road
Brookline, MA 02467
(617) 524-1531
www.allandalefarm.com

Lovers of organic produce will find no better place to get it than direct from the farm. Allandale Farm is one of the most popular for Bostonians. Pop into the farm stand to buy great produce that came straight out of the ground right on the property. The stand also sells wares from other local farms, including cheeses and fruit. Employees know the source of everything in the shop. Customers are invited to inquire about all of the items sold by Allandale.

Related: Best Farmers' Markets In Boston

Foodie's Markets
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Foodies Markets
1421 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 266-9911
foodiesmarkets.com

Shoppers who enjoy the supermarket atmosphere will love Foodies. This urban supermarket has a robust organic section in the produce department. It contains everything shoppers have come to expect, such as lettuce, tomato, spinach and more. Produce for the store is sourced from local farms, so be sure to look for fruits and veggies that are currently in season. Foodies Markets will meet all of your other household needs as well with its variety of artisanal foods and staples.

Shelly Barclay is a professional freelance writer and amateur author. She writes on a variety of topics from food to mysteries. She loves to share the culture and rich history of her birthplace and home, Boston, with the rest of the world. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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