Mass Farmers Markets

08/19/2026

When you shop at farmers markets, this is who you support 💚

Copley Market Managers Elena and Zoe got the chance to visit Foppema's Farm this week, where Farmer Jesse showed them around his lovely family-owned farm in Northbridge, MA! It was a delight to learn about the logistics of agricultural production in our state—the hard work these farm teams put in makes us want to work harder to support what they do, including getting you to the farmers market!

You can find fresh Foppema's Farm goods (like these tomatoes, corn, melons, alliums, flowers, and other produce!) at their farm store in Northbridge, or at Copley Square Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am-6pm. We'll see you at the market!

08/19/2026

From August 2 - 8, we celebrated National Farmers Market Week across Massachusetts. Farmers markets are pillars of local food systems. They connect community members with the abundance of locally grown products in Massachusetts, support small farmers, serve as community gathering spaces, and more.

Network manager, Emily Fidanza, attended the New Bedford Farmers Market where Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle and other state leaders were also visiting. Coastal Foodshed operates this market year round, with an indoor market in the Winter months. Today’s market featured live music, a cooking demonstration, and an abundance of local products.

Shout out to Mass Farmers Markets for their work supporting farmers markets across the state and for all the market managers, vendors, and visitors for contributing to vibrant local food systems!

08/03/2026

National Farmers Market Week is THIS WEEK, August 3-8, and we're celebrating all week long with special events, hands-on activities, live music, cooking demonstrations, and fun for the whole family. Read more about what's happening at MFM markets this week.

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with MFM National Farmers Market Week is here, and we're celebrating all week long with special events, hands-on activities, live music, cooking demonstrations, and fun for the whole family. Be sure to grab a National Farmers Market Week loyalty card at an

07/30/2026

What We're Reading 🥬
There's been a lot of discussion about whether or not farmers market produce is safer than that at the grocery store since the beginning of the US Cyclospora outbreak.

Though no one food system can eradicate 100% of food safety risk, we believe there are so many reasons to visit the farmers market this season, including:
- the ability to ask your farmers about their produce and processing directly
- the less travel and processing produce goes through, the lower the chance of potential contamination
- locally grown food provides traceability that is much more difficult to achieve for industrial agricultural systems
- your local farmers are feeding both themselves and their communities with their produce, meaning they have a direct vested interest in making sure that food is safe and delicious!

Some recent news resources on local shopping with regards to the outbreak in MA:
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07/16/2026

Happy HIP $100M! 🎉🎊

We’re incredibly proud to share this first in the nation milestone—this summer sees $100 million in HIP benefits earned! Launched in April 2017, HIP provides $40, $60, or $80 per month for SNAP recipients to buy fresh produce at farmers markets and farm stands. That's $100 million that supports local farmers while ensuring Massachusetts families have access to fresh nutritious produce!

What this means:
- $100 million spent directly with farmers
- Over 233,000 Massachusetts households facing food insecurity enjoying fresh local food
- Healthy eating reduces the $2.4 billion spent on avoidable healthcare
- More than 300 farms have been able to continue contributing to the local economy!

For more information on HIP and how to apply for SNAP, visit the link below to see how it works and how to apply for benefits. Happy HIP $100M!
http://bit.ly/4prtDdW

06/28/2026

🚨 Oops! A little extra time for you...

We won't be drawing our Igloo Cooler Giveaway winners today after all, so we're extending the giveaway until Monday at 12 PM! 🎉

That means there's still time to enter. And with fewer entries than we expected, your odds of winning are actually pretty great. One lucky winner will take home an Igloo cooler packed with delicious treats and local products from our farmers markets.

Best of all, every donation helps support Mass Farmers Markets and keeps our markets thriving across the Commonwealth. It's a win-win!

https://donorbox.org/mfm-igloo-contest-2026

⏰ Time is ticking... enter before Monday at 12 PM!

06/15/2026

❄️ MFM Igloo Cooler Giveaway 2026 ❄️

Support Mass Farmers Markets and you'll be entered to win one of five retro-style Igloo Coolers* filled with delicious products from our incredible market vendors. One cooler will be awarded at each of our Greater Boston markets: Central Square, Copley Square, Davis Square, Fish & Farm, and Kendall Square.

Make your donation today at the link below and you'll automatically be entered to win. Winners will be drawn on Friday, June 26, 2026, and can coordinate pickup at their convenience.

Your support helps farmers and food producers build sustainable businesses, preserve farmland, and provide communities with access to fresh, locally grown food. Thank you for supporting local farms, local food businesses, and the farmers markets that bring our communities together!

https://donorbox.org/mfm-igloo-contest-2026

*Copley, Davis, Kendall and Central Square markets' winners will be receiving a green flower cooler bag. The Fish & Farm market winner will receive the red, white and blue cooler, pictured, to celebrate the July 4th market date when the cooler will be awarded.

05/20/2026

Davis Square Farmers Market is back today! 🌱

Join us every Wednesday from 12pm–6pm in Somerville for fresh local produce, seafood, baked goods, specialty foods, flowers, prepared foods, coffee, and more from amazing local vendors.



📍 Wednesdays
⏰ 12pm–6pm
📅 May 20 – November 25

SNAP Match, HIP, SNAP/EBT, WIC/Senior Coupons, credit/debit, and cash accepted.

See you at the market!

05/15/2026

Today is the day! The 2026 Farmers Market season kicks off at 11 am TODAY at with a bunch of Opening Day activities. See you at the market!

10:55am - National Anthem performed by H+H Youth Choruses Bass Clef Trio members Isaac Lee, Casey Wong, and Daniel Valz

11am - Ceremonial fruit + flower ribbon cutting with Mayor Michelle Wu, Councilor Sharon Durkan, and Parks Department Interim Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, followed by the ringing of the market cowbell to officially open the season

11:05am - Remarks from Councilor Sharon Durkan and reading of a special resolution honoring Copley Square Farmers Market as Boston’s first farmers market

11am–3pm - ArtsBoston booth featuring special BosTix ticket offers + enter to win a $100 ArtsBoston gift certificate

12pm - Additional performance by the H+H Youth Choruses Bass Clef Trio
Throughout the day — Mocktail demo + live beekeeping demo with Sherman & Cherie’s Beezy Bees