There’s a new type of farmers’ market is in town, but rather than buying fruits and vegetables, customers are buying cannabis products instead. Not only that, but cannabis products are starting to become available at traditional farmers’ markets as well (so you could buy fruits, vegetables, and pot, whatever your heart desires).  

What is a farmers’ market? 

The term “farmers’ market” is pretty self-explanatory, but for the sake of being thorough, let’s get into some detail on what they are and how they work. A farmers’ market is a physical retail area set up to sell produce, eggs, and other food items from farmers and producers, directly to consumers. They typically occur outdoors but can be in a large indoor space as well, consisting of booths, stands, tables, and carts for display. Aside from groceries, you can also find live plants and animals, hygiene products, handcrafted items, and sometimes prepared foods and beverages. 

Different styles of farmers’ markets exist in many countries throughout the world. In some countries, they’re called green markets or open-air markets. Some are small, just a few stalls on a street corner like the one in my town, and some span several city blocks like Dane County farmers’ market in Madison, Wisconsin. Farmers’ markets focus on quality over quantity and convenience, compared to standard groceries stores, which have a permanent location, are open all year, and offer a larger variety of goods. 

However, due to a growing interest in healthy eating, sustainable living, community spending, and the desire to preserve local livestock and cultivars, farmers’ markets are seeing a boom in popularity, despite their limitations compared to public markets.