farmers markets
Local growers' stalls
Farmers markets are outdoor gatherings where local growers sell produce, meat, eggs, and other foods directly to consumers.
The appeal lies in freshness, seasonal variety, and connection to local agriculture.
Many also feature prepared foods, crafts, and live music: We get our tomatoes at the farmers market every Saturday.
Also spelled farmer's markets or farmers' markets.
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- small businessesIndependently owned, limited-scale companies
- grainsSmall hard seeds
free samples · local artisans · seasonal events · herbs · vegetables · heirloom tomatoes · cooperatives · flowers · local honey · live music · street fair · public spaces · food festivals · reusable bags · honey · farm stand · bargaining · composting
- farm traditionsbarn raising, barn dances, harvest festival, county fairs, wool shearing
- local tourismhiking trails, guided tours, walking tours, city tours, scenic viewpoints
- rural activitieshayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, farm tours, apple picking
- accessible eventsfree concerts, public lectures, community festivals, library events, park events
- AppalachiaAppalachian culture, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Trail, Cumberland, Great Smoky Mountains
- ethical shoppingfair trade coffee, ethical sourcing, sustainable sourcing, ethical shopping, buy local
farmers marketssupermarkets
Large retail food outlets
grocery chains · big-box stores · Walmart · Costco · hypermarkets
farmers marketsindustrial agriculture
Large-scale mechanized farming
factory farming · agribusiness · corporate farming · mass production · processed food