With the increasing interest in supporting local farmers and makers, Farmers’ Markets are gaining traction. According to information from the Farmers’ Market Coalition, the number of farmers has grown more than 300% since 1994. More than 8,600 are currently registered in the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Market Directory.
Farmers’ markets allow personal connections to develop between farmers and shoppers. Also, by cutting out the middleman farmers receive more food dollars, shoppers receive the freshest locally grown food, and local economies thrive.
Robertson County offers a number of Farmers’ Markets that provide locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, and other food items. Some of the markets also allow artists and artisans to sell their products.
1Robertson County/Springfield Farmers Market
4635 Highway 41 North
Springfield, Tennessee
Saturday, Now through July 27, 2024
8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCFarmersMarket/
The Robertson County Farmers Market features fresh produce, flowers, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, homemade soaps, jewelry and entertainment. Further information and an application for the new season are online at www.robertsoncountyfair.com/farmers-market. They are expanding this year and looking for new vendors from Robertson County and adjacent counties in Tennessee and Kentucky.
2White House Farmers Market
White House Municipal Park
420 Tennessee-76 off Stadium Drive
White House, Tennessee
Wednesdays, Now through August 28, 2023
3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The market includes face painting, food trucks, storytelling and live music, as well as local farmers, artisans and other vendors. They are currently taking applications for vendors. View the application here. Questions can be directed to the Market Manager at dphillips@whitehousetn.gov.
3Portland Farmers Market
Richland Park
321 Portland Boulevard
Portland, Tennessee
Thursdays, Now through August 29, 2023
3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
(615) 364-5647
https://www.facebook.com/portlandtnfarmersmarket/
The priority of the Portland Farmers Market is getting the food and goods from local farmers and artisans into the mouths and hands of the local community. Vendors include those who have participated since the beginning, like Farmer David, to new businesses. For more information contact hannah.ladd94@gmail.com.
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