Woodward Farmers' Market Association

Woodward Farmers' Market Association operates in Woodward, Oklahoma as a dedicated space for small farms and local food businesses to sell directly to the public — no middlemen, just fresh goods.

Woodward Farmers' Market Association 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. Woodward Farmers' Market Association contributes to that network by giving Woodward-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Woodward Farmers' Market Association 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 Woodward Farmers' Market Association 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 Woodward Farmers' Market Association is also worth noting. When you spend money at Woodward Farmers' Market Association, most of that money stays within the Woodward 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.

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Markets like Woodward Farmers' Market Association are essential to Woodward's food landscape — they keep dollars local, reduce supply chain distance, and give residents access to fresher food than most retail options.

Woodward Farmers' Market Association participates in the SNAP/EBT program, allowing benefit recipients to purchase eligible fresh foods directly from local producers.