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.
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Albertville Farmers Market
116 Main St
Albertville, AL 35950
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Marshall County
Albion Farmers Market
Main St
Albion, MI 49224
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Calhoun County
Albuquerque North East Farmers' & Artisans' Market
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 858-8887
abqnefam@gmail.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Bernalillo County
Albuquerque VA Growers' Market
1501 San Pedro Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Bernalillo County
Alcona Farmers Market
320 S State St
Harrisville, MI 48740
(989) 736-9532
brittainfamilyfarm@yahoo.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Recipes; Food & Drink; Associations & Groups; Organizations; Family Fun
Region: Alcona County
www.alconalocalfoods.org/
Alden Farmers Market
13119 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-0103
nancy.hughes65@yahoo.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Erie County
www.aldenny.org/
Algonquin Farmers Market
Washington St & S Harrison St
Algonquin, IL 60102
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: McHenry County
Alhambra Farmers Market
60 S Monterey St
Alhambra, CA 91804
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Los Angeles County
Alii Garden Market Place
75-6129 Alii Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 937-0366
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Hawaii County
Alive Organics
Perth, 6053
(08) 9371 9908
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Retailers
Region: Western Australia, Australia
All Tex Growers Association
6701 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78702
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Associations & Groups; Organizations; Family Fun
Region: Travis County
All-Local Farmers' Market
711 Whaley St
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 269-3241
stateplate@gmail.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Richland County
www.stateplate.org/
Allamakee Farmers Market
1013 Rossville Rd
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6345
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Allamakee County
Allegan Farmers Market
Water & Cutler
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3456
griswoldauditorium@charter.net
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Allegan County
Alleghany County Farmer's Market
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-5597
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Alleghany County
Allen County Farmers' Market
4 -20 S Washington
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-2172
allenfb@kfb.org
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Allen County
Allen Park Farmers Market
7101 Park Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(586) 943-5785
mdemo@HealthyLivingDetroit.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Wayne County
www.cityofallenpark.org/visitors-farmers-market.php/
Allen Street Farmers Market
1619 E Kalamazoo St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 999-3911
hollish@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Ingham County
www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/
Allendale County Farmers Market
Bay St & US Hwy 301
Allendale, SC 29810
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Allendale County
Allendale Farmers Market
6101 Lake Michigan Dr
Allendale, MI 49401
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Family Fun
Region: Ottawa County
www.allendalechamber.org/