Waist-high boxes hold thumpin’ good watermelons from fields near Columbia, SC.

Good stuff doesn’t just pour in at South Carolina’s State Farmers Market in Columbia.  It ‘s hauled in — in boxes, crates, cartons, baskets, truck beds, trailers — well, you name it.  Just about anything that can contain ‘maters, melons, and mighty fine pickin’s is pressed into service to get the goods to the customers and show ’em off at the market.  Containers, you see, form the framework for South Carolina’s finest — from field to market to home.

Truckbeds form great containers for melons as they provide easy access and open viewing.

Stacks and stacks of boxes contain fresh tomatoes at SC Farmers Market.

Fresh, tender okra in a traditional carton

Container for fresh South Carolina cukes– a simple, red basket.

Luscious freestone peaches in a traditional woven wood basket

Peach basket does double duty containing this sweet baby visiting the farmers market for the first time!

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For more information:

South Carolina State Farmers Market

3483 Charleston Highway

West Columbia, SC

Website: http://scstatefarmersmarket.com/

It’s been a great summer for us to visit farmers markets.  You may enjoy another post on one of our favorites.  Click here to read People almost trump produce at Farmers Market in Decatur, Alabama.