It's farmers market time in the Ozarks!
We love supporting our local Springfield, Missouri area farmers and producers when buying locally-grown produce and goods. Plus, it's fun for the whole family to visit a farmers market in Springfield! From locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, jams & preserves, baked goods, plants & flowers to hand-crafted items such as soaps, candles, and gifts - you can find it all at Springfield area farmers markets!
Benefits of Farmers Markets
The Farmers Market Coalition reports that buying from local farmers and producers helps to:
- Preserve America’s rural livelihoods and farmland
- Stimulate local economies
- Increase access to fresh, nutritious food
- Support healthy communities
- Promote sustainability
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Tips for Shopping at Farmers Markets
Here are a few things to note before heading out to farmers markets in Greater Springfield:
- Bring reusable shopping bags or a large basket to carry your items.
- Most vendors accept credit/debit cards but some still do not - be prepared with cash.
- Many accept SNAP benefits. Please check with each farmers market for their process.
- Ask questions! The vendors are friendly and eager to answer your questions about their products and farms.
- Some farmers may want to handle/bag the produce for you to reduce the possibility of damaging other produce or their display. Be mindful of this and remind your children not to touch items without being invited to do so.
- Check the farmers market policies before bringing your pets along.
Here are 11 Farmers Markets in the Greater Springfield, Missouri area this year:
| Farmers Market of the Ozarks Inside the Pavilion at Farmers Park 2144 E. Republic Road Springfield, Missouri 65804 http://www.loveyourfarmer.com/ Saturdays (January through March) 9am - 1pm Saturdays (April through December) 8am - 1pm |
| Greater Springfield Farmers Market On the southeast corner of the Battlefield Mall parking lot, at the intersection of S. Glenstone and E. Battlefield. https://springfieldfarmersmarket.com/ Open 8am-Noon Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays April through October Open 8am-Noon Every Saturday November through March Closing times may vary depending upon weather and product availability. |
| The C-Street City Market 321 E. Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri, MO 65803 http://www.historiccstreet.com/city-market Thursdays 4pm-8pm Saturdays 9am-2pm |
| Ozark Farmers Market at Finley Farms 844 Finley Farms Lane Ozark, Missouri 65721 https://www.ozarkfarmersmarket.com/ Thursdays 3pm- 7pm May through September |
| Greater Fair Grove Farmers Market 38 S. Main Street Fair Grove, MO 65648 Wednesdays 3pm-6pm May through September |
| Nixa Area Farmers Market Located on the Nixa Assembly of God parking lot at the junction of Highway 14 & Main Street http://www.nixafarmersmarket.com/ Saturdays 8am-Noon April through September Check Facebook for announcements & updates. |
| Willard Farmers Market Frisco Highline Trailhead at Jackson Street Willard, MO 65781 Fridays 5pm-8pm |
| Marshfield Farmers Market Young's Shopping Center 900 W Washington Street Marshfield, MO 65706 May-October Fridays 2:30pm-6:30 PM |
| Republic Farmers Market Parking Lot at Lowe's 1225 U.S. Highway 60 East Republic, MO 65738 Thursdays 4pm- 7pm |
| Greater Polk County Farmers Market 320 Market Street Bolivar, MO 65613 Located in the Community Outreach Ministries parking lot just south of the downtown fire station in good weather. In bad weather find, located inside the Community Outreach Ministries warehouse all the way to the back of the parking lot. Saturdays 7:30am-11:00am Tuesdays 3:30pm-6:30pm Winter Market is Saturday only. |
| Ash Grove Farmers Market At 4 way stop on 160 and V/F Highway Ash Grove, MO 65604 Saturdays 9am-12pm |
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