7 Black Farmers Markets You Need to Shop Right Now
Last updated on August 1st, 2024 at 04:36 pm
Do you have a Black farmers market near you?
According to the USDA, there are more than 8,000 farmers markets across the U.S.
But only a fraction of them are Black owned farmers markets.
Here’s a list of 7 Black farmers markets mostly in the U.S., with one in the UK.
7 Black farmers markets to shop
1. Prosperity Market (Los Angeles, CA)
This California-based farmers market is founded by two Black women, Carmen Dianne and Kara Still.
Prosperity Market is a mobile farmers market featuring food from Black farmers, chefs and food producers.
You can order online for local pickup or delivery in the Los Angeles area or get your items shipped to you.
Address: This is a farmers market on wheels, so check their social media for information on their pop ups.
Website: prosperitymarketla.com
Instagram: @prosperity.market
2. Freedmen’s Town Farmers Market (Houston, TX)
Freedmen’s Town Farmers Market is located in the historic Fourth Ward area, which is Houston’s oldest Black neighborhood.
Sade Perkins founded this market to highlight Black vendors and to provide a gathering spot for neighbors to get fresh, local food.
Address: 1108 Victor St, Houston, TX 77019
Instagram: @freedmenstownfarmersmarket
3. The Black Farmer’s Market (London, UK)
This South London farmer’s market was founded by Natasha Pencil and Aisha Jade in October 2022, which is Black History Month in the UK.
You can expect pesticide-free produce and family friendly activities such as face painting at this monthly market.
Address: Brixton Station Rd, SW9 8PD, London, UK
Website: bfmarket.co.uk
Instagram: @blackfarmersuk
4. Spicy Green Book Food Market (California)
Starting out as an online directory for Black owned restaurants nationwide, Spicy Green Book has expanded to a pop-up food market in California.
Danilo Batson, founder of Spicy Green Book, wants to make it easy for people to eat with intention by featuring Black food trucks and food vendors at the food market.
Address: Check their social media for information on their pop ups.
Website: spicygreenbook.org
Instagram: @spicygreenbook
5. Black Farmers Market (Raleigh, NC)
This farmers market aims to support and protect Black farmers while providing fresh, healthy food to the 200,000+ residents who have low access to grocery stores.
Founded by the Black August in the Park team, this market has paid $150K+ to Black farmers and is dedicated to circulating money within the Black community.
The Black Farmers Market rotates between Durham and Raleigh, NC and accepts SNAP.
Address: Durham Tech Community College: 1637 E Lawson St, Durham, NC 27703 and Southeast Raleigh YMCA: 1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
Website: blackfarmersmkt.com
Instagram: @theblackfarmersmarketnc
6. RVA Black Farmers Market (Richmond, VA)
Navi Johnson founded the RVA Black Farmers Market during the pandemic after witnessing many Black people growing food in their own yards in the Richmond, Virginia area.
This market features fresh produce, flowers, honey, candles and more.
Address: The Historic Jackson Ward, Jackson & 2nd Streets, Richmond, VA
Website: rvablackfarmersmarket.com
Instagram: @rvablackfarmersmarket
7. Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market (Minneapolis, MN)
Described as a wellness experience, the Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market was started by Chaz Sandifer in partnership with the City of Robbinsdale, to tackle some of the food & health disparities in Minneapolis.
In addition to fresh & organic produce, at this market, you’ll find meal prep courses, fitness classes and more. SNAP benefits are accepted.
Address: Northeast corner of Bottineau Blvd (CR 81) & Lakeland Ave, Robbinsdale, MN
Website: thenewmpls.com/lakeview-terrace-farmers-market
Instagram: @thenewmpls
