Find Family Farmed Food

The following organizations allow you to search for farmers markets, CSAs, u-pick farms and farm stands, all great ways to find family farmed food.

• Food Routes 
  Food Routes is a Farm Aid funded group. Search for farms, farmers markets, food co-ops, CSAs, u-pick farms and farm stands by zip or state.
• USDA Farmers' Market listings 
  Search for farmers' markets by state and city.
• Local Harvest
  Search for farmers' markets by zip or state.
• Eat Well
  The Eat Well Guide is a free online directory of family farms, restaurants, markets and other outlets of fresh, locally-grown food throughout the United States and Canada.
• Robyn Van En Center for CSA Resources
  A searchable database of CSA farms.

Farmers' markets

Farmers' markets also sell fresh, local foods at very competitive prices. Buying food directly from family farmers means that your food dollar not only supports independent businesses, but your food dollar also stays in your local economy. 

CSAs

Community-Supported Agriculture (CSAs) are local farms that allow you to buy a "share" of the harvest in advance in order to receive weekly packages of seasonal fruits and vegetables throughout the entire growing season. One option is to join a CSA with a group of friends or neighbors to split the cost of a share.

U-pick farms

U-pick farms allow you to pick your own fruits and vegetables, usually for a set price by the bushel or pint. U-pick farms are usually berry or orchard growers. Some farms also allow you to come to the farm and choose which animal you would like, before slaughter.

Farm stands

Farm stands are roadside stand where you can buy produce directly from farmers. Some farm stands will also sale meats, baked goods and processed foods. Large farm stands can resemble stores and do not always sell local goods -- check the labels or ask if you aren't sure