MARKET VALUE

Hope springs from the city and county’s bounty of farmers markets, which were deemed essential throughout the coronavirus pandemic for their community access to fresh, local food. Grab your totes and head out to these nine fan-favorites, where summer produce has reached its peak.

32ND STREET FARMERS MARKET

This Waverly crowd-pleaser operates year-round and welcomes fresh faces to its lineup throughout the season. Don’t miss kombucha from Hex Ferments, meat from Liberty Delights, and produce from the Farm Alliance of Baltimore. 32nd & Barclay Sts. Saturdays year-round, 7 a.m.-12 p.m.

FELLS POINT FARMERS MARKET

The newly renovated Broadway Square offers an idyllic backdrop to local shopping. This year’s notable vendors include produce from Atlas Farms, flowers and mushrooms by Spore & Seed, and raw honey from Hon’s Honey. Broadway & Thames Sts., Saturdays through October 31, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

BMI FARMERS MARKET