1️⃣ Unbeatable Freshness & Flavor
Locally grown food is harvested at its peak, meaning it’s fresher, tastier, and packed with nutrients—unlike produce that travels thousands of miles before reaching grocery store shelves.

2️⃣ Nutrient-Dense & Healthy
Fruits and vegetables begin to lose nutrients after being picked. Eating local means enjoying “just picked” produce that retains its full nutritional value, supporting a healthier lifestyle.

3️⃣ Support Small Ohio Farms
When you shop local, you directly support small family farms, helping them thrive and continue to grow fresh, high-quality food for our communities.

4️⃣ Celebrate Local Artisans & Food Makers
Farmers markets aren’t just for produce! Enjoy handmade baked goods, specialty foods, and artisan products, all crafted with care by local purveyors.

5️⃣ Boost the Local Economy
Keeping your dollars in the community strengthens the local economy, creates jobs, and ensures a vibrant, sustainable food system for future generations.

6️⃣ Enjoy Fresh, Pesticide-Free Flowers
Brighten your home with locally grown, pesticide-free flowers—a fresh and eco-friendly alternative to mass-produced floral arrangements.

7️⃣ Eat with the Seasons
Eating seasonally means variety, peak flavor, and a connection to nature’s cycles. Plus, it introduces you to new foods you might not typically try!

8️⃣ Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
Shopping at farmers markets gives you the unique opportunity to meet the people who grow your food, ask questions, and learn about farming practices firsthand.

9️⃣ Stronger, Healthier Plants for Your Garden
Locally grown nursery plants are acclimated to Ohio’s climate, making them more resilient and better suited for your home garden.

🔟 Ethically Raised Eggs & Meat
Local farmers raise pasture-fed, humanely treated livestock, providing you with high-quality, ethically sourced eggs, poultry, and meat.

And Even More Reasons to Eat Local!

By shopping at North Union Farmers Market, you’re also supporting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to:
✔ Helping small farms grow
✔ Educating farmers, vendors, and customers about sustainable agriculture and healthy eating
✔ Providing food access programs so that everyone can enjoy fresh, local food

Eating local isn’t just a choice—it’s a movement. Join us at the market and taste the difference!