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Brenda’s Produce at Old Farmers Market

352 E. Woodrow Wilson Ave., 601-354-0529 or 601-353-1633

Brenda’s sells Smith County home-grown produce such as peas, okra and squash. It’s open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays until November.

Byram Farmers Market

20 Willow Creek Lane, Byram, 601-373-4545

The market’s products include vegetables, Amish canned goods and rocking chairs. It is open 9 a.m-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday through October.

Frank’s Produce

6031 Clinton Blvd., 601-923-3921

Frank’s Produce is open year-round and sells a variety of produce. It is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Livingston Farmers Market

129 Mannsdale Road, 601-898-0212

Livingston has fresh produce from local growers, live music, children’s activities and art from the Mississippi Craftsmen each Thursday from 4-8 p.m. until October.

Mississippi Farmers Market

929 High St., 601-354-6573

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Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, it has locally grown fruits and vegetables and specialty foods and crafts from local artisans.

Old Fannin Road Farmers Market

1307 Old Fannin Road, Brandon, 601-919-1690

The market has locally grown produce including watermelons and peaches. It is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. on Sundays until Christmas week.

Olde Towne Market

202 W. Leake St., Clinton, 601-924-5472

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Olde Towne Market’s event, “Fresh at 5,” features home-grown and homemade products for sale from 5- 7 p.m. each Tuesday until Aug. 27. The fall market is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9.

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