Farmers Markets
- Ashland Farmers Market
Thursdays 4-7 p.m., Maple & Johnson. For more information, contact Zach Rippeto, 13301 South Bob Veach Rd., Ashland, Mo 65010, 573-657-6129. - Boone County Farmers Market [1]
Summer market located in the parking lot of the Health Department Building, 1005 W. Worley St., Columbia. - Columbia Farmers Market [2]
Summer market located in the parking lot behind the city’s ARC at 1701 W. Ash Street. Indoor winter market at the Parkade Center, 601 W. Business Loop. - Fulton Farmers Market
Every Saturday 9-12 from May to October. Located on Fifth Street in front of the Callaway County Courthouse between Market and Court Streets. - North Village Arts District Farmers & Artisans Market [3]
Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m., open through early November. Located in the parking lot of Wabash Bus Station (126 North 10th Street, Columbia).
Buying & Eating Local Produce
- Find a Market – Missouri Dept. of Agriculture [4]
Search for farmers markets by region or click on a county on the map of Missouri. - Local Harvest [5]
Search by zip-code or city for farmers markets and sustainably grown food producers in your local area. - Pick Your Own [6]
Missouri listing of “pick your own” farms and orchards. - Slow Food [7]
World-wide non-profit organization that promotes locally grown food as part of preserving food heritage and culture and supporting strong communities and the environment. - Sustainable Table [8]
Search the Eat Well Guide [9] by zip-code to find local, sustainable & organic food markets, restaurants and retail stores.
Community Groups and Organizations
- Food Circles Networking Project – University of Missouri Extension [10]
State-wide networking project connecting farmers, consumers and communities. - Community Food Systems – UM & Lincoln Extension [11]
Supports and educates producers and consumers on the efficacy of sustainable practices and participation in community food systems.
Blogs
- Eat Local Challenge [12]
- Food Sleuth [13]
Melinda Hemmelgarn's Food Sleuth radio program is on KOPN Community Radio [14] every Thursday at 5pm. - Show-Me Eats [15]
Scott Rowson keeps a blog about his experiences traveling and dining around Missouri. Aptly named Show-Me Eats [16], the blog includes many articles from his Columbia Tribune column. - Slow Food Katy Trail [17]
- Think Outside the Barn [18]
A blog presented by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
