Farmers’ markets and direct-to-consumer opportunities are growing across the state and continue to be an important source of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and other value added agricultural products from small towns to large metropolitan areas. In 2022, over 95 farmers' markets were registered with the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Central Registration of Farmers' Markets.

Workshops

The Kanas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension, hosts regional Farmers’ Market/Direct-to-Consumer workshops each February.

Information about current and past workshops, and the resources shared during them, is available here.

Resources

• Resources for farmers’ markets can be found on the From the Land of Kansas website.
• Are you starting a new business and want to know if you need a license?  Check out these Licensing Guides.
• Current Grant Opportunities
• KDA Food Safety and Lodging: Food Sales at Farmers' Markets