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Eat Local: Farm-Fresh Finds in Columbia This Spring & Summer

All the details on Columbia's CSAs, Farmers Markets and more!

By Macaroni KID May 7, 2024

With spring turning into summer in Columbia, It's time to embrace the freshness of the season by eating local. From CSAs offering a bounty of seasonal delights to local farmers markets ... there are plenty of ways to eat fresh in Columbia! 

By choosing locally grown produce, you're not only treating your taste buds but also supporting sustainable agriculture and the hardworking farmers in the Columbia area.

Discover where you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more in Columbia to bring home to your family:


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Local CSAs in Columbia

Support local farmers and enjoy a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce by joining a CSA in Columbia. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Here are some options to consider:

Happy Hollow Farm

https://happyhollowfarm-mo.com/

Details: 11 acres of organic veggies, fruit, eggs and flowers

The Root Cellar

https://rootcellarmo.com/

Details: Weekly food boxes including locally grown produce, meat and dairy.

Do you have a favorite CSA that you'd like to recommend? Share the details with us at susannah@macaronikid.com.



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Farmers Markets in Boone County

Boone County's farmers markets are a great place to spend a summer morning or evening browsing fresh produce, locally-produced artisanal goods, and much more. Here's where to find farmer's markets in and around Columbia:

🍅 Columbia Farmer's Market

Clary-Shy Community Park in Columbia

Details: Every Saturday year-round, Wednesdays May 29 - Sept 11, 2024


🌽 Boone County Farmer's Market

Columbia Mall Parking Lot

Details: Every Saturday May-Oct and Thursdays July-Sept (Forum Christian Church Parking Lot)


🥦 Orr Street Farm and Art Market

Historic Wabash Station in Columbia

Details: Every Sunday May-Oct 


🍎 Southern Boone Area YMCA Farmer's Market

Southern Boone Area YMCA in Ashland

Details: Every Thursday May-Sept


🍓 Hallsville Farmers and Artisans Market

Tribble Park in Hallsville

Details: Every Saturday June 8-Sept

Know of any other farmers markets in Boone County that we should highlight? Let us know at susannah@macaronikid.com