Farmers Market Season Starts in Anne Arundel

The Anne Arundel County Farmers Market on Riva Road in Annapolis began a new season on Saturday, and drew excitement from area residents.

During the early months of the season, you can find plants and spring vegetables at the market. Participant Brenda Conti said spinach, kale and lettuce are popular items this time of year.

Here is a list of farmers markets in Anne Arundel County, listed on the Maryland Department of Agriculture website:

Annapolis Westfield Winter Market

• 50 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays through April 21

Riva Farmers Market

• Riva Road and Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis
• 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturdays through Dec. 21

DNR Farmers Market

• 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis
• 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, June 6 through Sept. 5

Annapolis Westfield Summer Market

• Rt. 50 East and Jennifer Road, Annapolis
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, May 5 through Oct. 27

Fresh Farm Markets Annapolis

• 150 Compromise Street, Annapolis
• 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sundays, April 28 through Nov. 24

Piney Orchard Farmers Market

• 2400 Stream Valley Drive, Odenton
• 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 29 through Nov. 27

Severna Park Farmers Market

• 180 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park
• 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays, April 27 through Oct. 26

Healthy Markets Glen Burnie

• 300 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1 through Oct. 26

Do you plan to attend a farmers market in Anne Arundel County? What do you look for? Tell us in the comments.