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Buying locally grown food makes sense for TexasBuying locally grown food supports the local economy, reduces refrigeration and transportation emissions, and lessens the need for packing materials. Texas organic products are produced by a farming system that relies on maintaining and replenishing the soil to grow crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
Most farmers markets and pick-your-own locations offer organic products. You might even discover a few fruits or vegetables you didn’t even know were Texas grown. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture, farmers markets are your best source for the freshest locally grown produce. Fortunately, Texas is home to many certified farmers markets located across the state.You can find local growers selling fruits, vegetables, pecans, honey, flowers and other Texas-grown products.
Below is a list of Houston area certified farmers markets. For more farmers market locations in Texas visit picktexas.com.
Highland Village Farmers Market 2706 Suffolk Dr. (1/2 block south of Westheimer Blvd.) Days of operation: Saturday Hours of operation: 8 a.m. – noon (832) 526-8236 Email: mickey7737@gmail.com
Houston Farmers Market 6200 Main (South Stadium, Rice University) Days of operation: Tuesday, Saturday Hours of operation: Tuesday, 3:30 – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. (832) 746-2720
Locavore Farmers Market 11330 Louetta Road Days of operation: Saturday Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (713) 302-2279 Email: ahernandez6@comcast.net
Urban Harvest Farmers Market 1500 McKinney (Discovery Green Park) Houston, TX 77010 Days operation: Sunday Hours of operation: noon – 4 p.m. Email: julia@urbanharvest.org
Urban Harvest Farmers Market 3000 Richmond (In parking lot between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway) Days of operation: Saturday Hours of operation: 8 a.m. – noon (713) 880-5540 Email: julia@urbanharvest.org
Urban Pickins @ Wabash 5701 Washington Ave. Days of operation: Sunday Hours of operation: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (713) 822-3814 Email: klock56@sbcglobal.net (The
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