Since 2006, Growing Hope’s Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market has been a source of fresh, affordable food for all income levels on Tuesdays. In the summer months, the market has food truck rallies and will be celebrating its centennial this year with a large farm dinner prepared by local chefs.Since 2013, Growing Hope has managed and funded the beloved and historic Depot Town Farmers Market in Ypsilanti on Saturdays. Located in the heart of the Kerrytown District, the market is bustling and surrounded by shops and restaurants. The year-round market on Saturdays will be adding its Wednesday market day starting May 1. "Double Up Food Bucks is such a great program," said Ann Arbor Farmers Market manager Stephanie Willette. "Customers that use their bridge card to buy market money get double the amount (for free) to spend on fruits and vegetables."īelow is a list of the markets and their hours of operation. Most markets in Washtenaw County participate in the Double Up Food Bucks program and accept SNAP (Bridge Cards). In addition to the fresh produce, many of the markets feature regular kid-friendly activities, cooking demos and live music. Dollars spent at these markets directly support the growers and have a positive impact on the economic health of the community.Īccording to Michigan's food marketing agency Taste the Local Difference, "If every Michigander spent just $10 per week on local food nearly $1.86 billion would be recirculated in our state’s economy." Between them, there is a market to choose from every day of the week.įarmers markets allow residents to access fresh, locally-grown produce like eggs, bread, coffee, dairy products, fruits, vegetables and more. Lucky for residents, there are 14 farmers markets in Washtenaw County, both indoor and outdoor.
ANN ARBOR – Spring is here and it's officially farmers market season in Michigan.
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