Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market

Serving the Unknown community in South Carolina, Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market is where local agriculture meets neighborhood life — a gathering place for families, foodies, and farmers alike.

Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market's vendors collectively offer Crafts, with the full range of products reflecting what Market producers are harvesting each week.

Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market 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. Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market contributes to that network by giving Unknown-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market 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 Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market 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 Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market, most of that money stays within the Unknown 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.

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Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market reflects Unknown's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Contact Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.