It's the New Year... and we all are thinking about eating better this year. You may not be looking for a new diet... but eating fresh vegetables and fruits everyday should always be on the radar.

Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables are just plain fun anyway... and just think of the items you might pick up at a Farmers Market:

imported exotic fruits
fresh baked breads
aromatic herbs
unique canned jellies
handcrafted arts and crafts
delicious wines

So where do you find all these luscious delight filled Farmers Markets in Arizona? Glad you asked... here is a list of current markets. Please check the times and locations as they do fluctuate during the year.

Farmers Markets Phoenix Area:

• Ahwatukee Farmers Market

9:30-2:00 on Sundays Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center (623) 848-1234 Seasonal fruits and vegetables, jellies, arts and crafts, salsa.

• Carefree Farmers Market

Friday 9-1 Carefree Amphitheater (623) 848-1234 Locally grown seasonal produce, herbs and flowers. Flowers, jams, salsa and local chefs give free demos.

• Cave Creek Farmers and Craft Market

Saturday 9-12 The Roadhouse (480) 585-8639 Organic Fruit and vegetables, local eggs, fish, meat, artisan breads, backed goods, honey, salsa, dog goodies and fresh flowers.

• Chandler Farmers Market

Thursday 3-6 Dr. A. J. Chandler Park (480) 782-3047 Organic Produce

• Goodyear - Estrella Lakeside Market

Third Saturday of the Month Estrella Mountain Ranch Yacht Club (623) 386-1000 Baked goods, organic fruits and vegetables, pasta, cheese, buffalo meat, coffees, coffee and teas.

• Mesa On Main

Saturday 10-2 Main and McDonald Streets (623) 848-1234 Organic Fruit and vegetables, local eggs, fish, meat, artisan breads, backed goods, honey, salsa, dog goodies and fresh flowers.

• Mesa Community Farmers Market

Friday 9-12 Mesa Community Center (623) 848-1234 Locally grown seasonal produce, herbs and flowers. Flowers, jams, salsa

• Downtown Phoenix Public Market

Saturday 8-12 712 N. Central Avenue (602) 439-5231 Local produce, art and live music

• Grand Avenue Produce

Saturday 8-2 3142 W Lewis Avenue (602) 254-8643 Fresh Produce, Nuts and Beans

• Maya's At The Farm

Saturday 9-1 The Farm at South Mountain (480) 236-7097 Local naturally grown produce, flowers and eggs

• Roadrunner Park Farmers Market

Saturday 8-12 3515 Cactus Road (623) 848-1234 Jams, breads, handcrafted gifts and produce.

• Town and Country Farmers Market

Wednesday 10-2 2021 Camelback Road (602) 955-6850 Specialty foods, artisan breads, pastry's and produce.

• The Market At DC Ranch - Scottsdale

Saturday 10-2 Market Street at DC Ranch (480) 563-0019 Open air market - European style.

• The Seville Farmers Market - Scottsdale

Thursday 10-2 7001 N. Scottsdale Rd. (623) 848-1234 Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, art and entertainment.

Tucson Farmers Markets:

• Downtown Farmers Market Arts and Crafts Mercado

Wednesday 8-2 South Lawn Joel D. Valdez Main Library (520) 326-7810 Locally grown produce and plants, arts and crafts, food.

• El Presidio Mercado

Friday 10-4 Church Avenue and Alameda Street (520) 326-7810 Locally grown produce and plants, arts and crafts, food.

• Oro Valley Farmers Market

Saturday Morning Oro Valley Town Hall (520)918-9811 Coffees, Teas, baked items, salsa and plants

• Rincon Valley Farmers Market

Saturday 9-2 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail (520) 591-2276 Naturally grown produce, salsa, vinegars, oils, soaps, crafts, plants.

• Santa Cruz Farmers Market

Thursday 4-7 Santa Cruz River Park (520) 622-0525 Produce, plants, flowers, jams, honey, baked goods, eggs, gourds and herbal remedies.

• Tuscon Farmers Market
  

Sunday 9-1 St. Philip's Plaza (520) 918-9811 Coffees, Teas, baked items, salsa and plants

Yuma Farmers Markets

• Farmers Market Main Street

Tuesday 10-3 Main Street, downtown Yuma. Fresh produce and arts and crafts.