Captina Produce Auction

A regular fixture in Barnesville, Ohio, Captina Produce Auction gives shoppers the chance to buy fresh food directly from growers and producers who operate within the local agricultural economy.

Market hours are Seasonal - contact organizer for schedule · Weekly. Hours and participating vendors may vary — verify before making the trip.

Captina Produce Auction's vendors collectively offer Vegetables and Fruits, with the full range of products reflecting what Auction producers are harvesting each week.

Captina Produce Auction is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Captina Produce Auction contributes to that network by giving Barnesville-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Captina Produce Auction is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Captina Produce Auction on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Captina Produce Auction is also worth noting. When you spend money at Captina Produce Auction, most of that money stays within the Barnesville area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Captina Produce Auction reflects Barnesville's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Contact Captina Produce Auction directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.