• By Lynne Mitchell
• Posted Sunday, October 1, 2017

What is in Season in October

Fruits and vegetables are naturally packed with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber and are low in calories. When you purchase items in-season, especially those grown locally, you get optimal freshness, nutrition and taste.

Growing or buying foods grown locally supports an “in my backyard” way of thinking. If you aren’t sure how to “go local”, start by shopping at a local Farmers Market or asking the produce manager at your grocery store what they carry that is grown in Forsyth County or North Carolina. For do-it-yourselfers, plant your own garden. The great thing about having your own garden is that you can size it to suit your needs and space. Go seasonal, go local!

Click here for a flyer detailing what is in season in October

Click here for a flyer listing the Farmers Markets in Forsyth County