Farmers' Markets by County

2009-2010 Winter Farmers' Markets

Complete Farmers' Market Reference Guide - The purpose of this Reference Guide is to provide guidance for those who want to start a new market, expand an existing market, or participate in selling of goods.
 

About Connecticut’s Farmers’ Markets:

Connecticut has over 100 farmers’ markets statewide.  Farmers’ markets can be found seven-days a week and just a short distance away from virtually any town.  The popularity of the markets mirrors the benefits - fresh, local products bursting with flavor, friendly farmers that are the face behind the food you’re buying, and a community gathering place for everyone to enjoy.  Connecticut resident should expect nothing but top quality fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy products, honey, maple syrup, and much more!!  Most people who shop at farmers’ markets are repeat customers and there’s a reason for that!  Visit a local farmers’ market and experience Connecticut’s local flavor.

Virtually all the farmers’ markets in Connecticut are also affiliated with the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) and/or the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition program.  These programs provided eligible WIC clients and seniors access to fresh fruits and vegetables.  This program greatly benefits not only the WIC and Senior clients but also the farmers as it increases the demand for CT Grown products.  For more information about these programs, please visit our Programs & Services Page: Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs

Get Local, Get CT Grown!

For a list of Farmer’s Markets in Connecticut, please look at our Farmers' Market Brochure (384 KB, .pdf) or the listing of Farmers' Markets by County

Want to find out what’s available at a market in each season?  Check out the Crop Availability Calendar.

Information for CT Farmers

For the farmers, farmers’ markets create the opportunity for direct sales.  An expanded customer base and higher on farm attendance is to be expected.  This provides more opportunities for pick-your-own operations, farm stands, and agritourism.  Participating farmers will tell you that joining the markets has helped direct more people to their farm and they have seen their overall sales increase.  To participate in a market contact Rick Macsuga, richard.macsuga@ct.gov and (860) 713-2544 or Mark Zotti, mark.zotti@ct.gov and (860) 713-2538 for more information.

For more information on becoming WIC certified please visit our Programs & Services Page: Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs

For information on guidelines to follow at a farmer’s market please review the Farmers' Market Reference Guide

To become an exempt market please fill out the Exemption Application (.pdf)