J.R. Wesson of Colbert adds cabbages to his locally grown produce at the Choctaw Nation Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 18
Choctaw Nation Farmer’s Market
By Zach Maxwell
Summer is just about here and that means Choctaw Nation farmers markets are in full bloom across southeastern Oklahoma.
Local growers typically bring their produce on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. to Choctaw Nation Community Centers or senior buildings in Durant, Atoka, Hugo, McAlester, Stigler, Broken Bow and Idabel. The farmer’s markets are open from 9 a.m. until noon unless produce sells out.
Items found at the market outside of the Durant Community Center included tomatoes, cabbage, varieties of squash, garlic, onions, blackberries, potatoes and more. The menu will change with the seasons.
The markets are supported by the Choctaw Nation Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Choctaw elders are reminded that applications are available for produce vouchers at local community centers.
For more information contact: Peggy Carlton 1-800-522-6170 x 2303