Over the last five years, according to IBIS World, farmer’s markets have grown 7.5% to a $1.3 billion industry. They 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.
Fruits and vegetables are the number one item purchased, followed by meat and dairy. Other food products like sauces, handmade pasta, flavored oils come in third.
Sumner County offers a number of Farmers’ Markets that provide locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, other food items, plants, and fine crafts.
Hendersonville Farmers and Artisans Market
The Streets of Indian Lake
300 Indian Lake
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Saturday, May 18 through September 28, 2024
8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/hendersonvillefarmersmarket/
The Hendersonville Farmers and Artisan Market is back at The Streets of Indian Lake for the 16th year. Once again there will be fresh meats and produce, flowers, bedding plants, artisan goods and live entertainment.
Gallatin Farmers Market
Gallatin Fire Department
160 West Franklin Street
Gallatin, Tennessee
Saturdays, May through September, 2024
9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
(615) 452-4000
https://www.facebook.com/gallatinfarmersmarket
Offering the season’s best fresh produce, fresh baked goods, local honey, farm-raised meats including pork, beef, turkey, and chicken, jams & jellies, herbs, pickles, honey, farm fresh eggs, homemade pet treats, and locally grown plants, the Market brings items straight from the producers to the community. Great gifts and home decor can also be found at the Market, including local handmade artisan crafts such as vegan soaps and lotions, leather makes, woodcrafts, candles, jewelry, and more. Organizers are still taking applications for vendors for this year. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (615) 452-4000 or [email protected].
Portland Farmers Market
Richland Park
321 Portland Boulevard
Portland, Tennessee
Thursdays, May through August 2024
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 will include those who have participated since the beginning, like Farmer David to new businesses.
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