Southwest DC Farmer's Market

Southwest DC Farmer's Market operates in DC, District of Columbia 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 Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, May 28 - Nov 19. It's always worth calling ahead or checking social media for last-minute changes.

From Vegetables and Fruits, Southwest DC Farmer's Market gives shoppers access to a wide range of locally sourced products each market day.

Southwest DC Farmer's 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. Southwest DC Farmer's Market contributes to that network by giving DC-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

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

Contact Southwest DC Farmer's Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.