Buckeye Hills Regional Council joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week, August 7-13, 2022.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Southeast Ohio farmers’ markets — like all other small businesses — have innovated to continue operations for the farmers and communities that depend on them. Farmers’ markets foster direct relationships between community members and farmers which can work to create a more fair and sustainable food system. Farmers’ markets are a hub for connection and collective action around shared values.
National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers’ markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers’ markets nationwide through training, technical assistance, and network-building. This year, the campaign is centered around the essential role that farmers’ market operators play in our local food systems and in developing resilience in communities as hubs for local economies and connection.
As a way of celebrating, every day during National Farmers’ Market Week (August 7-13), we are putting the spotlight on randomly selected farms and markets that participate in our Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program across our social media channels. We are grateful to our local farmers and appreciate the endless work they do all year to keep food on our plates.
Valley View Farm
Valley View Farm, in Marietta, is a local, family-owned farm specializing in tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, and strawberries. Located on Ohio Rt. 7, the farm offers u-pick tomatoes and pepper fields!
Tucker Family Farm
Tucker Family Farm, in Chesterhill offers raw, local honey and a variety of heirloom vegetable plants. Beeswax candles make a fun and unique gift as well. Stop by their booth at the Athens Farmers Market.
Laurelville Fruit Farm
Laurelville Fruit Farm in Laurelville, is famous for its Laurelville Cider. This farm has been family owned for three generations and has been growing quality fruit for almost 100 years.
Morning Dew Hop Farm
Morning Dew Hop Farm, in Albany, specializes in growing hops but also grows vegetables and different types of mushrooms that are available at the Athens Farmers Market. Looking for an adventure? Rent one of their cottages and visit their on-site spa and salt cave! You can also follow them on Instagram.
Campbell Farm Market
Campbell Farm Market, in Waterford, dates back four generations. This farm features a variety of high-quality meat products, maple syrup, honey, vegetables, and more. Visit the market in person, at a farmers market near you, or purchase online and have your order shipped right to your door.
Toadally Awesome Garden
Toadally Awesome Garden, in Millfield, is run by a quirky gardening duo that caters to all of your veggie and super green needs. They also have a selection of mushrooms. Catch them at the Athens Farmers Market. You can also follow them on Instagram.
Rocky Knob Farms
Rocky Knob Farms, in McConnelsville, offers specialty, family-farm raised meats for delivery or local pick-up. Rocky Knob Meats are all humanely raised with the animals’ best interests in mind.