One of the highlights of spring is fresh produce, and there's no better place to get it than at local farmers' markets. It's more than a shopping trip; it's a family outing and a chance to connect with your community. Our REALTORS know all the best farmers' markets across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Here are a few you'll want to visit.

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Huntington Village Farmers Market - Huntington, NY

228 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743

Every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., you can visit the Huntington Village Farmers Market. They feature the best quality goods grown or produced near Huntington homes for sale. Get delicious, high-quality cheeses from The Big Cheese or Cheese Maker on Duty. Find beautiful floral arrangements from Mae Flower Designs. Plus...

• Home-baked breads and scones
• Artisanal pickles
• Handmade crafts

You can also find a wide variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Held in the downtown business district, it's a great opportunity to support small businesses and connect with your neighbors.

Rockville Centre Farmers Market - Rockville Centre, NY

Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Just about anything you could want, you'll find at the Rockville Centre Farmers Market - all delicious, local, and high quality. There are fresh-roasted coffee beans from New York Gourmet Coffee or premium loose-leaf teas from Of Tea. There are fresh-baked pies, muffins, banana bread, and even dog biscuits. Plus fresh fruits, berries, and other seasonal produce. Located across from Rockville Centre GMC Dealer, near Rockville Centre homes for sale, they're open Sundays, 7 a.m. to noon, beginning May 31.

Islip Farmers Market - Islip, NY

655 E Main St., Islip, NY 11751

Beginning in June, you can spend your Saturday mornings at the Islip Farmers Market. Part of the Long Island Growers Market, LLC, their vendors are all rigorously vetted and can only sell what they make, bake, grow, or catch themselves. That includes things like:

• Exotic mushrooms
• Fresh-caught seafood
• Fresh-squeezed lemonade

Plus an array of baked goods and other prepared foods. Held from 7 a.m. to noon in the Islip Town Hall Parking Lot, near East Islip homes for sale, it's a great source for great quality products that are a bit off the beaten path.

Roslyn Farmers Market - Roslyn, NY

500 Searingtown Rd., Roslyn, NY 11576

If you prefer to do your farmers market shopping during the week, head to Roslyn Farmers Market every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning June 3. You can tour all of Europe and never leave Christopher Morely Park. Get delicious ravioli from Bambino Ravioli Pastificio, or Greek yogurt and hummus from Saha Guys. Try high-quality Frantoio di Campagna from Quen Sicilian Olive Oil. Then grab lunch from Jessys Empanadas.

Rexer Family Farm - Huntington, NY

1028 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743

The best place for fresh, seasonal produce is Rexer Family Farm. Everything they grow is organic, using just rain, sunshine, and compost. That simple formula grows the most delicious fruits and vegetables, including:

• Asparagus
• Apples
• Potatoes

And be sure to try some of their amazing baked goods, from carrot cake to lemon blueberry bread, and even gluten-free cookies! Closed Mondays, the farm is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays until 4 p.m., year-round.

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