Athens Farmers Market

Best produce around! They also work with the Wholesome Wave Program which doubles EBT dollars. The volunteers are always nice and you can run your debit card for tokens to purchase from the different vendors. Nice touch they have musicians play for entertainment and its a great selection of produce, cut flowers, ready to eat foods, plants and artists goods plus more. It brings the community together and supports our locals!

Selection looks pretty good– lots of fresh vegetable vendors. Dogs are not welcome. No signs posted & it’s not on the website as of this date. Gentleman who stopped me pointed out that food was present. Not a problem at farmers markets I’ve been to– their choice but I would’ve appreciated notice on the site & a sign.

Let’s be honest — it is more expensive than your Kroger but the quality of produce is unmatched. I could easily tell that the vegetables were in prime condition and that a lot of hard work went into farming these foods.
Produce isn’t the only thing that’s at the Athens Farmer’s Market. There’s artisan breads, various pastries, free-​filtered coffee, local farm eggs, grassfed meats and handmade products. The eggs from Greendale Farm are of excellent quality: sturdy, hard shells and perky, yellow yolks. Definitely worth the money.
Just remember to bring cash because your plastic isn’t going to work here. Get the word out and stop by Bishop park on Saturday. You won’t regret it.

Athens is really lucky to have the Farmer’s market! Fresh produce and meat, good coffee and pastries, nice music and mingling with the neighbors. Doesn’t get much better than that.

I just ate the best salad of my life, thanks to the organic heirloom tomatoes I bought at the Athens Farmers Market this morning ($ 1). For dinner, I can’t wait to play around with the bag of HUGE heirloom okra I bought from a friendly farmer ($ 3).
This market is still getting off the ground, and the focus is a little bit heavy on non-​produce items for my taste. However, the artisanal organic breads they had from two different bakeries did look tempting. But, I have to give this market mad props for its commitment to sustainable, organic, and local farmers. From their website:
«The Athens Farmers Market sells only products that are produced within 100 miles of Athens, Georgia.
— Growers adhere to «Naturally Grown» standards of chemical-​free, organically fertilized produce.
— Meat products are from grass fed/​free range livestock.
— Prepared food, prepared in certified kitchens and contains substantial organic ingredients in prepared juices, bread, chocolates and personal fruit pies.
— Coffee is locally roasted using beans acquired from «fair trade» markets.
— Crafts and objects of art are handmade or have very substantial value added by the craftsperson. «
Stop by Bishop Park next Saturday from 8am-​12noon and taste the difference for yourself!