Beans at the Farmers Market of the Ozarks, from Urban Roots Farm. (Shawn Matthews, Local Ozarks)

The Farmers Market of the Ozarks sells various products that are grown, raised and handcrafted locally & regionally within 150 miles of the market center. Consumers in Springfield enjoy various fresh farm products sold by the Farmers Market of the Ozarks. Some of these farm products are meat, mushrooms, vegetables, plants native to Missouri, fruits, granola, salsa, pasta, jams, eggs, jellies, yoghurt, honey, cheese, flowers, seeds, bedding plants, sauces, compost, some types of concessions, baked food as well as artisan crafts. Other products that you can purchase from the shops of the FMO are glass and metal works, photography, candles, soaps, jewelry, lip balms, stained glass, pottery, food makers for babies, hanging baskets and leather products among others. The market currently only operates on Thursdays and Saturdays with the former from four to seven thirty past mid-day and the latter from seven thirty after midnight to one after mid-day.

The vibrant market operated by this non-profit organization is a great contributor to the success of local farmers, improves the food economy of Missouri and acts a place where the community around that live in the region of Ozarks can meet. The company’ major objective is to assist local farmers in selling their farm produce to earn good profits for their sales. Sale of fresh farm produce by this company ensures that the region has a healthy population to steer forward its development. The market also educates its consumers on the benefits of fresh produce in their diet through information posted on their website, sampling at market and cooking demonstrations. The farmers in the region are also trained on ways of improving their harvests, marketing efforts, branding, image and salesmanship. This is a one stop shop for your kitchen, nutrition and food requirements.