Market at the Meridian Yankton

Market at the Meridian Yankton operates in Yankton, South Dakota as a dedicated space for small farms and local food businesses to sell directly to the public — no middlemen, just fresh goods.

Hours are listed as Saturdays 9 AM - Noon, May - October. It's always worth calling ahead or checking social media for last-minute changes.

Market at the Meridian Yankton's vendors collectively offer Vegetables and Fruits, with the full range of products reflecting what Yankton producers are harvesting each week.

Market at the Meridian Yankton 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. Market at the Meridian Yankton contributes to that network by giving Yankton-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Market at the Meridian Yankton 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 Market at the Meridian Yankton 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 Market at the Meridian Yankton is also worth noting. When you spend money at Market at the Meridian Yankton, most of that money stays within the Yankton 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 Market at the Meridian Yankton are essential to Yankton's food landscape — they keep dollars local, reduce supply chain distance, and give residents access to fresher food than most retail options.

Contact Market at the Meridian Yankton directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.