Local Food - Madison County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension works to support local farmers with research-based education on marketing their products, helps consumers access fresh, healthy local foods, and fosters connections to build a better food network that encourages the economic and environmental benefits of eating local.

Below is a list of places where you can purchase food produced by local farmers.

FARMERS MARKETS

Mars Hill Downtown - Sat, 10 - 1 pm (Apr - Oct)

Spring Creek Community Center - First Fri, 12 - 6 pm (May - Oct)

Walnut Community Center - Sat, 12 - 3 pm (May - Oct)

Weaverville Tailgate Market - Wed, 3 - 6 pm (Year-round)

FARM STANDS

Fiddler's Green Farm

Windy Hill Farm

Woodson Branch Nature School

STORES

Ingles (In-season)

Madison Natural Foods

Sara Jo's Station

TJ's Mountain Market

FARMS

See the ASAP Local Food Guide for a list of local farms.

Local Food Topic Page

The objective of the Extension Local Food Program is to facilitate the production, marketing, and consumption of food grown, caught, and raised within North Carolina.

Explore the Local Foods Topic

Got To Be NC

Got to Be NC is an initiative on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to promote North Carolina agricultural products and goods. Our mission is to put local ingredients and products on store shelves, dining tables and restaurant menus throughout the community. Explore our member directory to find local foods, ingredients and more.

Visit Got To Be NC

Visit NC Farms

From you-pick spots to wineries, farm stays, and seasonal events, we connect you with agritourism experiences across the state.

Visit NC Farms