Looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food items. Well, you do not have to wait for the summer to enjoy them, there are winter farmers' markets to be enjoyed!

There are many benefits to shopping at a farmers' market for both the grower and consumer. You do not have to go far for your produce, meaning two things: lower cost due to no far shipping of produce and fresher food. It has not traveled by plane or truck! The produce might only be from a few miles away. Another benefit is that you are supporting your local business and economy.

At most farmers' markets, you can even purchase fresh bread, pastries, and even cheeses!

So, here are a few upcoming farmers' market that you can check out!

• Baldwin Farmers Market - Grand Blvd. - Baldwin - Every Saturday through April
• Commack Winter Market - Suffolk Y JCC - Commack - Every Saturday and Sunday through February 
• Long Beach Winter Market - Long Beach Hotel - Long Beach - Every Saturday through February
• Huntington Farmers Market - Huntington Station - Every Saturday through April
• Farmers' Market - Franklin Hospital - Valley Stream - Every Thursday through March

So, give a local farmers' market a try this winter!

What do you like to purchase at a farmers' market? Any others going on on Long Island? Tell us in the comments below!