The Farmer's Market of Keene

As a registered farmers market in Keene, New Hampshire, The Farmer's Market of Keene connects the local community with the growers and artisans who supply fresh, seasonal food throughout the market season.

The market runs Tue: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, May 1 - Oct 31. Confirm hours before visiting as vendor availability can vary week to week.

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

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

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at The Farmer's Market of Keene 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 The Farmer's Market of Keene 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 The Farmer's Market of Keene is also worth noting. When you spend money at The Farmer's Market of Keene, most of that money stays within the Keene 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 The Farmer's Market of Keene means investing directly in the Keene local economy and supporting the farmers and makers who produce food for the region.

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