Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market

Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market operates in Tustin, California as a dedicated space for small farms and local food businesses to sell directly to the public — no middlemen, just fresh goods.

The market runs Weekly — see market for current days and hours. Confirm hours before visiting as vendor availability can vary week to week.

Based on vendor listings, Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market includes offerings such as Vegetables, Fruits, Meat, Eggs, Cheese, and Honey. Availability is seasonal and vendor-dependent.

Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified 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. Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market contributes to that network by giving Tustin-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified 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 Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified 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 Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market, most of that money stays within the Tustin 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.

Shopping at Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market means investing directly in the Tustin local economy and supporting the farmers and makers who produce food for the region.

SNAP/EBT is welcome at Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market, so shoppers can use their nutrition benefits to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other eligible items.