Featured Farmers Markets
In Kansas City we are fortunate to have access to a number of Farmers Markets that only accept vegetable and fruit farmers who agree to grow using organic methods. Organic growers avoid the use of conventional fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and other biocides, and strive to preserve the health of the living soil. In addition, the farmers at these markets who produce meat, eggs, and dairy products agree to avoid the use of synthetic growth promotants such as hormones and sub-therapeutic antibiotics. Our featured organic market listings (linked here and below) are written by representatives of the markets, and the KC Food Circle, being an all-volunteer organization, is unable to evaluate or certify each market’s standards and practices. For additional information about these issues or to find out what is meant by any particular term in a market listing, please contact the market directly with your questions. Our Featured Organic Farmers Market Page is kept current here:
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39th St. Community Market – updated March 2010
Wednesdays, 5 to 8 pm, May – Oct
www.39thStreetMarket.com
The 39th Street Community Market is currently looking for a new venue, but it will open in May. Stop by after work and talk with your local farmers. Organic and sustainably grown vegetables and fruit, free range meat and other goodies are available. If you live in the neighborhood, stroll on over and bring your kids! Regular music events and children’s activities are also scheduled. Call 913-432-4101 for specific dates, or check on our web site.
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BADSEED Funky Friday Night Farmers Market– updated March, 2010
Fridays, 4:00-9:00pm ~ May 7th, 2010 thru Feb 25th, 2011
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT (except holidays)
1909 McGee, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Located in the Crossroads Arts District of downtown KC, BADSEED is a truly unique food experience. Join us every Friday at the funkiest Farmer’s Market in town and get your hands on Local Organic Delights including succulent and exotic greens, colorful veggies, aromatic herbs, transplants, flowers, goat cheese, free-range meats and eggs, delicious baked-goods, wholesome breads, and more!!! We feature live music and art on “First Fridays”, and we host “Urban Homesteading” Classes & Workshops @ BADSEED throughout the season: Learn to live OFF the grid IN the grid through an on going series of classes focused on traditional & alternative skills for sustainability, self-sufficiency, and quality of life. Classes include things like: Traditional Canning & Preserving // Home Beer Brewing // Backyard Farming // Herbal Medicine Making…and more! For full class descriptions and schedule visit www.badseedfarm.com
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Farmers Community Market at Brookside– updated February 2010
Located at the Border Star Montessori School 63rd and Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri
Look for the White Tents
Saturdays, 8 am to 1 pm, April 17 – October 23
Dedicated to providing a wide selection of organic and sustainably-raised local food, the Farmers’ Community Market has a lively mix of local and certified organic farmers with farm-fresh vegetables, herbs, juicy sweet fruit, bright flowers, and delicious meats, eggs and farmstead cheeses. Our farmers use sustainable and humane practices to produce hormone and antibiotic-free meats and truly free-range chicken eggs. The market also features locally roasted, organic and fair trade coffee, freshly prepared breads and baked goods (including vegan and gluten-free items), and ready-to-eat breakfast foods. Organic, hand-crafted soap and artists with locally handmade crafts complement the market. Join us Saturdays for live music, children’s activities and great food. ANNUAL HEIRLOOM TOMATO FESTIVAL – JULY 24.
Visit www.FarmersCommunityMarket.com for more details.
Some Upcoming Special Events:
- Opening Day – April 17th
- Herb Festival – May 8th
- Garden Festival – June 19
- Heirloom Tomato Festival – July 24th
- Children’s Festival – August 14th
- Fall Festival – October 2nd
Look for free yoga at the market, coming soon!
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KC Organics & Natural Market at Minor Park & Park Place–updated March 2010
“Uniquely nestled in a beautiful park, On the grass and Under the trees!”
Just East of Holmes on Red Bridge Road (about 111th St.),
Kansas City, MO (one mile south of I-435 at Holmes Road)
Saturdays, 8 am—12:30 pm, May 1st—October 16th Come visit us in the park!
Our family farmers offer organic produce that is fresh-picked and locally-grown, natural specialty and Heritage meats, honey, mushrooms, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads, cereals and pies, fresh eggs, freshly-brewed “FT” coffee & more. We continue to pioneer ECOPRODUCTS, with the highest organic-content handmade bar soaps & body care items, woodcrafts, candles, artisan natural-stone custom jewelry, and more. Gourmet chefs’ demos at 9:30 include samples and recipes. Our “Organica Music in the Park” venue showcases local up-and-coming talent (Note: See website for scheduling). We are a “Fair Trade” Market. We host a Special INDOOR “Holiday Market” in December at Notre Dame de Sion High School (December 11th, 2010 — 9am to 2pm), at 106th & Wornall Road.
Please visit our website or join our email list
via KCOrganics (a) yahoo.com, for special events;
or call 816-444-FOOD(3663).
(In cooperation with the KCMO Parks and Recreation Department.)
