Ohio is a leading agricultural state, and if the idea of eating freshly harvested fruits and vegetables appeals to you, why not pick up groceries at your local farmers market? It’s a terrific habit to share with the kids, and it comes with loads of perks. So stick around as we introduce the top seven farmers markets near Deerfield Township that you have to visit this season.

Why Support Your Farmers Market?

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Shopping local markets come with countless benefits. Deerfield Township families like yours who support these extraordinary community events will enjoy:

• Getting your produce directly from regional farmers.
• Finding another path to organic or non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and other products.
• Eating more seasonal food as some dietitians recommend.
• Cooking with tastier ingredients picked at the peak ripeness.
• Supporting your local farming community.
• Buying more affordable food, as these markets bypass the middlemen
• Reducing your carbon footprint by supporting small farms over industrialized growers.
• Spending a fun family day with the kiddos, often out in the country. 
• Developing a healthy family tradition.

Deerfield Farmers Market

Deerfield Farmers Market sets up under the community pavilion at Kingswood Park on Irwin Simpson Road. This local food resource has been around since 2003. Its summer season starts the first week of May and runs through October every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The winter market is the third Saturday of the month, beginning in November, from 10 to 11 a.m. You’ll find fun for the whole family at the market, including:

• Live music.
• Kids activities.
• Special events.

West Chester Farmers Market

West Chester Farmers Market on Centre Pointe Drive is another stellar place to shop for your family’s grocery needs. This year-round stop boasts an excellent selection of some of the freshest food in town. It’s open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

From toddlers to their grandparents, everyone in the family can meet local growers and fine food artisans who embrace this market’s spirit of “fresh is best.” Shop for a vast selection of yummy treats, such as:

• Fresh produce.
• Eggs.
• Meat.
• Honey.
• Artisan bread and jam.
• Cookies and cupcakes.
• Popcorn.
• Natural pet treats.
• Salsa and sauces.
• Soaps and lotions.
• Candles.
• Handmade jewelry.

Montgomery Farmers Market

Located in the elementary school parking lot on Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, this weekly market is every Saturday between May and November from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Organizers have hosted this event for 11 years as of 2021, and it features 40 permanent vendors.

If you’re shopping with EBT or SNAP/EBT cards, stop by the Market welcome booth, and purchase “Market Bucks.” These dollar-for-dollar credits can be used to buy eligible goods from any vendor. This spot offers more than delicious goodies, too. It has a mission to educate community residents about:

• The local food movement.
• Sustainable agriculture.
• The economic value of buying locally grown products.

Blue Ash Farmers Market

Blue Ash Farmers Market is the perfect place to take the whole family. It sits right in beautiful Summit Park on Glendale Milford Road. It’s open every Wednesday between May and September from 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stop by this fabulous market after school. The kiddos will love it.

Go ahead and indulge yourself with products from vendors like Diane’s Heavenly Dessert or bring your knives to Winning Edge Mobile Sharpening. You can find almost anything at Blue Ash, such as:

• Seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• Aromatic baked bread.
• Spices and honey.
• Herbs and wellness products.
• Gourmet treats.
• Crafty creations and home decor items.

Madeira Farmers Market

Head to the Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church on Miami Avenue every Thursday for Madeira’s version of their community farmers market. It’s open from 4 to 6 p.m. during November and December, although the schedule occasionally changes.

This outdoor market is unique in that it accepts preorders. Log on to its online marketplace at Farmnivorous.com, and you can pick up your order at the booth. If you’re in a hurry, you can also have a high school volunteer bring it to you curbside and load it in your vehicle. It’s one of the easiest and best ways to take advantage of everything a farmers market has to offer and still keep up with your family’s busy lifestyle.

Newtown Farm Market

Next time you’re in Cincinnati, check out Newtown Farm Market on Round Bottom Road. It touts a large selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables beginning in late April through Labor Day and beyond. This destination also offers special fall and winter hours starting in September. That way, you always have access to the products you love, like Amish baked goods, fruit gift baskets, and seeds for starting your own bedding plants.

Come in early for corn and Georgia half-runner green beans and come back at the end of the season for scrumptious picks like Kentucky wonder pole beans and juicy Ohio red raspberries. Don’t forget to visit this market during the summer. The kiddos will love a cone filled with Old Tyme frozen custard. 

Milford Farmers Market

Located on Lila Avenue, Milford Farmers Market runs June through October on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It adds Wednesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. to the schedule in July.

Milford Farmers Market features vendors like Chuck’s Best Sauce. This company produces gourmet jellies, dried peppers, seasoned nuts, and zucchini cakes from homegrown produce. If you’re in the market for potted herbs or annuals, check out Grant’s Greenhouses or get eggs or whole chickens from the folks at the Hickory Corner booth.Well, there you are! This guide to the farmers markets around Deerfield Township, Ohio, was brought to you by the trusted educators at Crème de la Crème. Did we include your favorite place to pick up freshly harvested produce? What do you and your family enjoy best about your local farmers markets? Drop us a line and let us know! We know other Ohio parents like you will benefit from your experience.