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Local food in District of Columbia

18 places across 2 towns.

Farmers markets 11

Markets where several growers sell straight to the public.

  • Farmers markets

    Cleveland Park Farmers Market

    3400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20008

    Open April to December

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetablesCoffee/tea
    (717) 873-9607WebsiteFacebookMap
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM Columbia Heights (Saturday)

    Park Road Northwest & 14th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20010

    Open Year-round

    FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that works to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future. For 25 years, we have operated producer-only farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetablesFish/seafood
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM Dupont Circle (Sunday)

    1600 20th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009

    Open Year-round

    FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that works to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future. For 25 years, we have operated producer-only farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetablesCoffee/tea
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM Dupont Market

    1624 20th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009

    Open Year-round

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsBedding plantsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetables
    (202) 362-8889FacebookMap
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM Foggy Bottom

    901 23rd Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20052

    Open 04/06/2022 to 11/23/2022

    FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that works to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future. For 25 years, we have operated producer-only farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCoffee/teaMushrooms
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM H St NE

    800 13th Street Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002

    Open 04/02/2022 to 12/24/2022

    FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that works to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future. For 25 years, we have operated producer-only farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetablesCoffee/tea
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM Monroe Street

    716 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, 20017

    Open Year-round

    FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that works to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future. For 25 years, we have operated producer-only farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetablesCoffee/tea
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle

    499 I Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001

    Open Year-round

    FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that works to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future. For 25 years, we have operated producer-only farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetablesCoffee/tea
  • Farmers markets

    FRESHFARM Penn Quarter

    801 F St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004

    Open 04/07/2022 to 11/17/2022

    FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that works to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future. For 25 years, we have operated producer-only farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsCoffee/teaPoultry/fowl meat and products
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    Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market

    3200 Mt. Pleasant St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20010

    Open Year-round

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsBedding plantsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetables
    (202) 643-3010WebsiteFacebookMap
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    USDA Farmers Market

    Corner 12th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20250

    Open May to October

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsBedding plantsCanned or preserved fruits/vegetables
    (202) 281-6349WebsiteMap

Farm shops 3

Shops and stands that sell at the farm gate.

  • Farm shops

    Common Good City Farm

    V Street NW between 2nd and 4th Streets NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001

    (202) 559-7513WebsiteFacebookMap
  • Farm shops

    Flannel Tie Farm

    925 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001

    (202) 290-6687WebsiteFacebookMap
  • Farm shops

    Little Wild Things City Farm

    1648 N Capitol St. NW and 2131 Lincoln Rd NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001

    (313) 784-0498WebsiteFacebookMap

CSA farms 2

Farms that sell a share of the harvest, paid for up front.

  • CSA farms

    4P Foods

    350 G St SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024

    Open Year-round

    ApplesApricotsAvocadosCherries (sweet, tart, etc.)Currants
    (703) 732-6664WebsiteFacebookMap
  • CSA farms

    Common Good City Farm

    Washington, District of Columbia, 20001

    Open June to November

    ApplesApricotsCherries (sweet, tart, etc.)FigsGrapefruit (red, white, etc.)
    (202) 559-7513WebsiteFacebookMap

Food hubs 2

Businesses that gather food from many local farms and move it to buyers.

  • Food hubs

    Arcadia's Mobile Market

    550 Penn St NE, Northeast Washington, District of Columbia, 20002

    Open April to October

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesBaked goodsDairy productsEggs
    (507) 269-5597WebsiteFacebookMap
  • Food hubs

    DC Central Kitchen

    2625 Evarts St NE, Northeast Washington, District of Columbia, 20018

    Open Year-round

    Fresh fruitsFresh vegetablesEggsPoultry/fowl meat and productsRed/other non-poultry meat and products
    (202) 400-2806WebsiteFacebookMap

Source: the USDA Local Food Directories. Always check before you travel.

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