Good Nutrition is Good for Franklin County

Enriches the connection communities have with fresh and healthy food and local food producers.

Changes food purchasing and education practices at schools, preschools and child care centers.


A movement to establish healthy eating habits in children.


Emphasizes the procurement of local foods, classroom education and gardening.

Farmers Markets

Farmers markets give you access to locally grown produce and provide farmers with locations to sell their product directly to consumers. Farmers markets can provide a sense of community connectivity as well we provide benefits to both farmers and consumers. There are over 20 farmers markets throughout Franklin County.

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Affordable food and some accept food assistance

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Support Ohio family farmers and the local economy

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Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in peak harvest

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High nutrition content and tasty flavors

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Experience with family

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Feel more connected to your community

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Know where your food comes from

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Promote humane treatment of animals

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Learn cooking tips, recipes and meal ideas

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Protect the environment

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You can buy more than just produce

Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt

Farmers Market Scavenger HuntDo your kids enjoy going to the farmers market? If you and your family want to spend some time discovering the delightful sights, smells and sounds of your local farmers market this activity is for you. A farmers market is the perfect backdrop for a unique learning quest where the treasure is a bounty of colorful produce.

With the treasure hunt sheet as a guide, use this adventure to get to know the vendors and farmers, discover how the farmers get the food from the field to the market and learn how to recognize the local produce that’s in season and more.

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Farmers Market Finder

Use this tool to find a farmers market near you!

Farmers Market Tips

Farmers Market TipsShopping at farmers markets is a great way to eat healthier and local but just as with any restaurant, grocery store or even in your own home, there are proper ways to handle products so you and your family don't get a foodborne illness.

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

About CSA

CSA allows city residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers. When you become a member of a CSA, you’re purchasing a “share” of fruits and vegetables from a regional farmer. Weekly or bi-weekly your farmer will deliver that share of produce to a convenient drop-off location in your neighborhood. Shares vary in size and many CSAs also offer the option of other items including eggs, meat and cheese.

Why Choose a CSA?

Many folks just want to experience truly fresh and healthy food. Members join for many reasons including benefits to their health, sustainability through reducing the miles that food travels (your average vegetable travels over 1500 miles before it’s consumed) and the way the food is grown and to support the local economy. Many of our families enjoy the community environment where like-minded people share recipes, ideas and experiences, as well as sharing the fruits and vegetables!

CSA Finder

Use this tool to find a CSA in your community!

Food Assistance

Food assistance helps families stretch their food budgets to buy healthy food. The program is designed to increase nutritional levels and safeguard the health and well-being of Franklin County residents. Ultimately, food assistance helps families meet their basic needs while adults work toward financial stability.