Jasper Farmers' Market

Serving the 201 Mill Street Jasper community in Indiana, Jasper Farmers' Market is where local agriculture meets neighborhood life — a gathering place for families, foodies, and farmers alike.

Hours are listed as Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM, May - October 2026. It's always worth calling ahead or checking social media for last-minute changes.

Jasper Farmers' 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. Jasper Farmers' Market contributes to that network by giving 201 Mill Street Jasper-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Jasper Farmers' 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 Jasper Farmers' 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 Jasper Farmers' Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Jasper Farmers' Market, most of that money stays within the 201 Mill Street Jasper 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.

Markets like Jasper Farmers' Market are essential to 201 Mill Street Jasper's food landscape — they keep dollars local, reduce supply chain distance, and give residents access to fresher food than most retail options.

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