Local Farmer's Markets offer high quality, fresh fruits and vegetables in addition to other locally produced items such as flowers and hanging baskets, herbs, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more! There are several open air markets to choose from, including the following:

* Anna: 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday,
located on Hwy 146 at Shawnee College parking lot

* Carbondale: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
(through November 28, 2009)
West Town Mall

* Carbondale: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
Town Square, east parking lot

* Cobden: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday,
south Front Street (Old US-51)

* Murphysboro: 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday,
between Walnut and Chestnut Streets

* Pinckneyville: 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, on the square