Local farmers markets are starting to gear up, and that means it’s time to apply for a free voucher to take advantage of locally grown veggies, fruits, herbs and more.
Eligible Ohioans 60 and older will once again have access to a free, annual farmers market $50 voucher through the Ohio Department of Aging’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. To be eligible for the program, Ohioans must be 60 or older and earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level. Ohioans must reapply every year to continue receiving benefits.
In real numbers, a household with one person would need to have an income below $28,952.50. For two people, it’s $39,127.50.
All you need to do is go online and apply through the link by answering a few quetions.
Here’s a list of local farmers markets. Many accept the voucher. Even if they don’t, local produce is flavorful and fresh, a nutritional bargain by any standard.
(Before visiting, be sure to check each market for updates. If we’ve missed one, let us know.)
Cuyahoga County
Chagrin Falls/North Union Farmers Market
Band Stand Triangle Park, at N. Franklin St. & N. Main St.
Sundays, 9 a.m.-noon
June-October
northunionfarmersmarket.org
Cleveland Clinic/North Union Farmers Market
Across from the Crile Building at 2049 E. 100th St., between Carnegie and Euclid avenues, Cleveland
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
May-October
northunionfarmersmarket.org
Crocker Park/North Union Farmers Market
At the corner of Crocker and Detroit roads in front of Fidelity Investments, Westlake
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 5-October 20
northunionfarmersmarket.org
Frostville Museum Farmers Market
24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
May-October
frostvillefarmersmarket.com
Glenville Gateway 105 Market
1322 E. 105th St., Cleveland
Fridays, 3-7 p.m.
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
May-September
famicos.org/gateway105
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market
16906 Albers Ave., Cleveland
Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mid-June to mid-October
westparkkamms.org/market/
LEAF Community Farmers Market
15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June-October
leafcommunity.org
Legacy Village/North Union Farmers Market
25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst
Sundays, 9 a.m.-noon
June-September
northunionfarmersmarket.org
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
4274 Pearl Road, Cleveland
Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.
July 10-September 25
oldbrooklyn.com/market
Shaker Square/North Union Farmers Market
13209 Shaker Square, Cleveland
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
April-December
northunionfarmersmarket.org
StoneWater Farmer & Provision Market
StoneWater Golf Club, 1 Club Drive, Highland Heights
Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 8-August 31
stonewatergolf.com/happenings/
Tremont Farmers Market
Lincoln Park, W. 14th St. between Kenilworth and Starkweather, Cleveland
Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.
May 20-October 7
tremontfarmersmarket.com
University Hospitals/North Union Farmers Market
2074 Adelbert Road, Cleveland
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
June-October
northunionfarmersmarket.org/schedule/
Geauga County
Chardon Family Market
Chardon square
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 10-August 23
chardonsquareassociation.org
Geauga Fresh Farmers Market
5205 Chillicothe Road, South Russell
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
May 10-October 11
geaugafarmersmarket.com
Lake County
Mentor Farmers Market
Eleanor Garfield Park, 7967 Mentor Ave.
Fridays, 2-6 p.m.
June 13-September 12
mentorfarmersmarket.com
Painesville Farmers Market
Veteran’s Park on the Square
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
May 29-September 18
painesville.com/farmersmarket
Willoughby Outdoor Market
City Hall parking lot, 1 Public Square
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
May-October
heartofwilloughby.com
Lorain County
Oberlin Farmers Market
69-85 S. Main St.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
May 17-October 11
oberlinfarmersmarket.info
Medina County
Farmers Market of Medina County
Cornerstone Chapel, 3939 Granger Road, Medina
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
May 3-November 15
farmersmarketofmedina.com
Medina Square Farmers Market
Medina Public Square
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 17-October 4
mainstreetmedina.com
Seville Farm Market
Maria Stanhope Park, 73 W. Main St.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
May 24-September 27
sevillefarmmarket.blogspot.com
Main Street Wadsworth Farmers Market
Central Intermediate School, 151 Main St.
Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon, June 14-September 27
Wednesdays 5-8 p.m., June 18, July 9 & August 13
wadsworthfarmersmarket.com
Portage County
Garrettsville Farmers Market
Corner of Main and High streets
Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.
June 5-August 28
garrettsvillefarmersmarket.com
Haymaker Farmers Market
Franklin Ave. between Main St. and Summit St., Kent
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May-November
(10 a.m.-1 p.m. in April)
haymakermarket.com
Summit County
Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market
Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
May 3-October 25
cuyahogavalleyfarmersmarket.org
Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls
Fridays, 3-6 p.m.
June-October
cityofcf.com
City of Green Farmers Market
Central Park, 1755 Town Park Blvd.
Times/season TBA
cityofgreen.org
Hudson Farmers Market
Village Green, corner of SR 303 and SR 91
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 7-October 11
hudsonfarmersmarket.org
Stow Community Farmers Market
1567 Pilgrim Drive
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 31-October 4
stowfarmersmarket.com
Tallmadge Farmers Market
Tallmadge Recreation Center Parking Lot, 46 N. Munroe Road
Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.
June 12-October 9
tallmadge-ohio.org/190/farmers-market
Ramona Dobbins
Does Grobes Farm Market on Rt 113 in Lorain County participate in this program ?
Estelle R. Brown
Hi, Ramona. I don’t have a specific list of all farmers markets or farm stands participating in the Ohio Department of Aging’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for this year, so I can’t confirm if Grobe’s Farm Market on Rt 113 is a participant.
To get the most up-to-date and complete list of participating locations, visit the official Ohio Department of Aging’s SFMNP page at aging.ohio.gov or contact them directly at 800-266-4346. You can also check with Grobe’s Farm Market itself or your local area agency on aging for confirmation.
I hope that helps.