Chugach Farm

Chugach Farm reflects the agricultural character of Alaska, offering Palmer residents access to produce, proteins, and specialty products from farms and makers in the region.

Chugach Farm features Vegetables, Fruits, Meat, Eggs, Cheese, and Honey from local producers. What's available depends on the season and which vendors attend each week.

Shopping at a farmers market like Chugach Farm is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Chugach Farm are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.

The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. Chugach Farm carries what Palmer-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.

Chugach Farm includes vendors offering organically grown and sustainably produced goods alongside conventional offerings. Shoppers interested in certified organic produce, naturally raised meats, or low-spray growing practices will find options to ask about at the market. Talking directly with vendors about their growing methods is one of the simplest ways to understand how your food was produced.

Visit the market or check their website for the latest hours and vendor information.

For Palmer residents, Chugach Farm is more than a market — it is a weekly gathering that supports local livelihoods and builds food security in the neighborhood.

SNAP and EBT benefits are accepted at Chugach Farm, which means more families in the community can access fresh, locally grown food each week.