We had also never thought much about the life - cycle of a date and took the opportunity to stop amidst the hustle and bustle of the market and learn more . ( This is the sort of personal interaction that fills us with love for farmers ' market shopping . ) He explained that green dates are edible but very astringent . As they begin to ripen and turn yellow , dates are crunchy , like an apple , with a faint honey flavor .

Question with options to choose from: Why may be the reason I shop at the farmers market ?
Choices: a). To interact with the farmers . b). To find green dates . c). None of the above choices . d). To find yellow dates .
a).