USDA. Agricultural Marketing Service.
Search for a farmers market by zipcode, product availability, payment method, and other criteria. Farmers' market managers may create or update a free listing for their market.
Farmers' Markets
Support your local farmer. Farmers markets offer fresh fruits and vegetables grown near you and picked at the peak of growing season.USDA. Agricultural Marketing Service.
The purpose of the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is to support direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. This competitive grant program is available to several types of entities within the United States and its territories.
Farmers Market Coalition.
Answers questions about market fundamentals, market policies, staffing, local laws, marketing and outreach, and more.
Selling Farm Products at Farmers Markets ( pdf | 459 kb )
University of Kentucky. Cooperative Extension Service.
This reference guide for producers considering selling at local farmers market covers the "Three P's" of retail marketing: Product, Price, and Promotion.
Establishing and Operating a Community Farmers' Market ( pdf | 155 KB )
University of Kentucky. College of Agriculture.
Details "thoughts to consider" for many aspects of operating a community farmers' market. Discusses market feasibility, essential government and business contacts, customers, optimal site locations, financing, supplies and equipment, product inventory, pricing, packaging, legal concerns and more.
New Farmer's Guide: Cultivating Success at Farmers Markets ( pdf | 1.26 MB )
Davis Farmers Market Association
This guide for farmers provides details on how to plan, establish, operate, and evaluate a successful farmers market. The authors discuss market research, product selection and display, customer service, and tracking and evaluating results.