Roots Country Market and Auction

As a registered farmers market in Manheim, Pennsylvania, Roots Country Market and Auction connects the local community with the growers and artisans who supply fresh, seasonal food throughout the market season.

Market hours are Seasonal - contact organizer for schedule. Hours and participating vendors may vary — verify before making the trip.

Based on vendor listings, Roots Country Market and Auction includes offerings such as Vegetables and Fruits. Availability is seasonal and vendor-dependent.

Roots Country Market and Auction 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. Roots Country Market and Auction contributes to that network by giving Manheim-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Roots Country Market and Auction 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 Roots Country Market and Auction 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 Roots Country Market and Auction is also worth noting. When you spend money at Roots Country Market and Auction, most of that money stays within the Manheim 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.

Roots Country Market and Auction reflects Manheim's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Contact Roots Country Market and Auction directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.