Natural Grocers & Markets
Organic products are increasingly available in many different venues. From mom-and-pop farm stands to massive discount chains, organics are becoming a permanent part of the grocery landscape in America. Each approach has both advantages and disadvantages.
Many small organic farms are family or local operations that take great pride in producing a quality product; beautiful, lush grounds and a country market atmosphere attract customers to browse and, hopefully, buy. While perhaps less-convenient than a large chain store, a small stand on the farm brings the shopper right to the land and the people growing their produce, with little or no processing and packaging to potentially degrade food quality. By contrast, larger markets are convenient, but farther removed from food sources; and so these grocers generally offer products which have been at least minimally processed for long distance shipping. Co-ops and farmer's markets offer a pleasant middle ground, bringing produce and other goods direct to the consumer from local farms.
Supermarkets, upscale groceries, and co-ops appeal to different demographics, but prices do not necessarily correlate with the "gourmet" feel. With a larger organic inventory, upscale chains such as Whole Foods Markets can often negotiate better prices from their suppliers than many conventional supermarkets.
Organic foods often originate from companies already devoted to making quality products. Hopefully, this same dedication will continue with the advent of organics wholesaled through huge discount chains like Walmart and Costco. Large organic producers adhere to similar packing, processing, and shipping requirements as large conventional producers. As a result, crops are often chosen for ruggedness—shipping and processing qualities—rather than taste or finest quality. In contrast, small, local producers tend to grow more for superior taste. On a positive note, the burgeoning growth in the industry helps to make organics more available and affordable to all.
With the increasing popularity of organic foods, catering companies have sprung up to serve a growing clientele. Chefs often specialize in local or vegan fare, using the freshest vegetables to create gourmet dishes for every occasion. These and other services help to make organics accessible to all, for any occasion.
Organic and Sustainable Grocers & Markets Directory
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- South Dakota
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- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
10:10 Farmers Market
Douglasville, GA 30135
(678) 314-7440
cafe1010market@gmail.com
Category: Grocers & Markets
Region: Douglas County
Regional Category: Douglas County Organic and Sustainable Grocers & Markets
100-Mile Market
507 Harrison St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 492-6468
market@peoplesfoodco-op.org
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Kalamazoo County
10th Street Community Farmers' Market
Moore Pavillion
10th & Poplar
Lamar, MO 64759
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Barton County
112st Madison Avenue
112th Madison Ave
New York, NY 10029
(212) 348-2733
maull2@aol.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: New York County
14 Acre Farm
158 E White Bear Dr
Summit Hill, PA 18250
(610) 509-6829
wegrowveggies@msn.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Products; Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Food & Drink; Baked Goods; Fruits & Vegetables; Caterers; Services
Region: Carbon County
www.14acrefarm.com/
14&U Farmers' Market
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-0559
marketsandmore@gmail.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: District of Columbia
14th and U Farmers Market
14th St NW & U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: District of Columbia
www.marketsandmore.net/
17 on the Square
17 Lincoln Sq
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Adams County
17th Ave Market
1622 6th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 870-3450
mkastler@iatp.org
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Hennepin County
www.iatp.org/project/mini-markets/
17th Street Farmers Market
Richmond, VA 23219
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Richmond City County
www.richmondgov.com/farmersmarket/
17th Street Farmers Market
17th & Main Streets
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 646-0477
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Richmond City County
www.richmondgov.com/FarmersMarket/
1800 St. Julian Place Farmers Market
1800 St
Columbia, SC 29206
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Richland County
2600 Bull Street Farmers Market
2600 Bull St
Columbia, SC 29206
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Family Fun
Region: Richland County
2nd Street Public Market
2003 2nd St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-9797
publicmarket2st@yahoo.com
Year round townsman and tourist attraction known for delicious food, entertainment, services, and unique shopping on the Oregon coast.
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Tillamook County
www.secondstreetpublicmarket.com/
2U Organics
02 9531 8665
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Products; Food & Drink; Services; Delivery; Produce
Region: New South Wales, Australia
3 French Hens Market
Canal Port
W Illinois Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 513-5600
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Blogs; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Grundy County
www.3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.com/
3 Maples Organic Heirlooms Garden
1515 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 593-5711
godtrfb@yahoo.com
We offer our locally grown veggies and fruits to gourmet consumers or businesses from around the world that are grown without the use of pesticides. We'll be happy to walk you through the garden or take your order so give us a call! We ship same day anywhere on the East Coast.
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farms; Produce Farms; Restaurants & Cafés; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Orange County
32nd Street/ Waverly Farmers Market
E 32nd & Barclay St
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-6388
v.rey@comcast.net
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Baltimore City County
38th & Meridian Farmers Market
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 828-9259
indydodad@yahoo.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Family Fun
Region: Marion County
38th & Meridian Farmers Market
3808 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 828-9259
indydodad@yahoo.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Marion County