The above link is to a website that lists all the regular farmer's markets supported by the Neighborhood Farmer's Market Alliance. There are seven, all scattered throughout the greater Seattle area. Most are closed for the season, but the University District and West Seattle Markets are open Saturdays and Sundays, respectively, year-round!
What's the advantage to shopping at a farmer's market?
There are many! First of all, people who sell their goods at farmer's markets are growing it themselves, so you're buying your food directly from the producer! Cutting out the middleman not only minimizes your cost as the consumer, but it decreases the amount of carbon released, because the only transportation the food is going through is just from the farm to the market then from the market to your home!
Second, you know where your food is coming from. Everything at the farmer's market will be locally grown, by certified organic farmers. You can talk to the farmers yourselves and ask them how they practice their farming. Not to mention, by buying locally, the money you pay will go straight back into your community.
Finally, everything you're buying will be fresh, seasonal food! Who wants packaged, processed, and artificially preserved food? I know I don't.
Overall, buying your food from your local farmer's market can only do good things for you and your community. So try stopping by the one nearest you sometime! I bet you'll find something that'll make you want to go back for more.
Here are some more links regarding local farmer's markets:
Farmers Markets - Check out what it says about the Ballard market!
West Seattle Farmer's Market - A Yelp review
Pike Place Market - Not just a tourist destination
Fremont Market - There's a flea market there too!
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