There's no doubt about it: there are significant benefits to eating organic foods, mainly because fewer chemicals and insecticides are used. However, the healthier choice comes with a higher price tag.

Fortunately for us in SWLA, residents can shop at several weekly farmers' markets. This means you can take advantage of homegrown fruits, veggies, breads, baked goods, local honey, jams, and spices. Even better, food isn't the only thing you'll find at a farmers market. With Christmas quickly approaching, you can find a one-of-a-kind gift or excellent stocking stuffers at one of the many markets in the area.

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They are open throughout the week at various locations in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, and the surrounding areas. You could find gorgeous wood creations, handcrafted artwork, homemade goat's milk soaps, and other commodities like books, clothes, and hair bows. Here's a list of farmers markets in the Lake Charles area:

DEC 2

Charlestown Farmers Market
Bilbo Street behind the Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan Street)
Every Saturday 8 AM

DEC 2

MOVIN’ AT THE MARKET WITH KATELYN CHARGOIS
1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
1001 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Time: 10:00 AM

DEC 2

MAGNOLIA TOWN MARKET AT LEBOCAGE
The Stables at Le Bocage
4550 South Park Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

DEC 2

FARMERS MARKET SULPHUR DIRT & ROCK
3031 Ruth st
Sulphur, LA
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

LOOK: Food history from the year you were born

From product innovations to major recalls, Stacker researched what happened in food history every year since 1921, according to news and government sources.
 

Gallery Credit: Joni Sweet

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