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December · Kentucky

What's in season at Kentucky farmers markets in December

Indoor / holiday markets only. Meats, cheeses, eggs become the draw. Backed by USDA data on 190 Kentucky markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Kentucky signature this month

Country ham

KY country-cured ham tradition.

Peak this December

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Country ham storage apples leeks winter squash

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

cabbage parsnips beets carrots sweet potatoes

◯ From storage

Cold-stored from last year's harvest — still common at indoor markets.

apples potatoes onions garlic winter squash sweet potatoes beets carrots cabbage

← Last month

November in Kentucky

Was peak: apples, winter squash, sweet potatoes, leeks…

Next month →

January in Kentucky

Coming into peak: storage apples, potatoes, winter squash

Where to shop in Kentucky

Top Kentucky farmers markets

A Kentucky Farmers' Market

Russell Springs · 42642
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Ashland · 41102
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Bracken County Farmers Market - Augusta

Augusta · 41002
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Breckinridge County Farmers Market

Hardinsburg · 40143
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Fern Creek Farmers Market

Louisville · 40291
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Hazard/Perry County Farmers' Market

Hazard · 41701
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Hometown Farmers' Market

Danville · 40422
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Letcher County Farmers' Market

Whitesburg · 41858
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Seasonal data is generalized to midwest & northeast. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.