Farmers Market Guides

Short, practical answers to the questions shoppers ask most.

What's in Season?

Fruits and vegetables for spring, summer, fall and winter.

How to Use SNAP/EBT at a Farmers Market

Where SNAP/EBT is accepted, how market tokens work, what you can buy, and how matching programs can stretch your benefits.

WIC and Senior Farmers Market Vouchers, Explained

Who gets WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Senior FMNP benefits, how much they are worth, and where you can use them.

Farmers Market Tips: How to Shop Smarter

Practical tips for your next farmers market trip: when to go, what to bring, how to pay, and how to ask farmers the right questions.

Winter Farmers Markets: What to Expect

Which farmers markets stay open in winter, what you can buy in December to February, and how to find indoor markets near you.

What Is a "Certified Farmers Market"?

What "certified farmers market" means in California and elsewhere, how producer-only markets work, and how to tell if a vendor grew what they sell.

Source: USDA AMS National Farmers Market Directory · Data last updated October 27, 2026 · How we use it