Agriculture is among Pennsylvania’s leading industries. As winter gives way to spring, farmers markets sprout statewide, offering consumers a chance to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables.

The state Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program aims to provide fresh, unprepared fruits and vegetables for those at risk of malnutrition and to expand awareness and use of farmers markets. Four $5 vouchers are available each season for WIC recipients and people 60 and older whose pre-tax income is 185 percent of the poverty level — $20,147 for an individual or $27,214 for a couple.

Vouchers can be redeemed at select farmers markets and farm stands across the state between June 1 and Nov. 30. For more information about the program, contact the Centre County Office of Aging at 355-6716 or visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us.

HERE’S A SAMPLING OF FARMERS MARKETS IN CENTRE COUNTY:

•  Amish farmers market

Hills Plaza parking lot, South Atherton Street, State College, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, June to October

•  Bellefonte farmers market

Allegheny and East High streets, 7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays, April to December

•  Bellefonte producers-only farmers market

Gamble Mill parking area on West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April to December

•  Boalsburg farmers market

Pennsylvania Military Museum, 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, May to October, Boalsburg Fire Hall
2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, during winter

•  Millheim farmers market

American Legion grounds, state Route 45, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May to October

•  Spring Mills winter market

Old Gregg Community Center, 106 School St., Spring Mills, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November to April

•  Philipsburg farmers market

Municipal Parking Lot No. 1, 112 E. Presqueisle St., 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, May to October

•  Downtown State College farmers market

Locust Lane, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, May to November

•  North Atherton farmers market

Home Depot parking lot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, June to November