Cherry Street Local Farmers Market

About the Market

The Miami County Local Food Council owns and operates the Cherry Street Local Farmers Market and supports all other farmers' markets in Miami County. The market is open the second Saturday of June through September from 9 a.m. - noon and is located on South Cherry Street/Cherry Street Parking lot in Troy, Ohio. Find a weekly list of vendors on the Cherry Street Local Farmers Market Facebook page. We accept Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program/Electronic Benefits Transfer (SNAP/EBT) with matching Produce Perks and Women Infants and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WICFMNP). Visit our information tent to exchange your benefits for tokens to spend at the market.

Cherry Street Local Farmers Market Details

Become a Vendor at Cherry Street Local

By becoming a vendor at Cherry Street Local Farmers Market, you can increase revenue, increase exposure to new clientele, support our nonprofit organization, make new friends and have fun!  Get started today with your application. Contact Market Manager Kristie Fisher at 937-749-8803 with any questions.

Assistance Programs

Cherry Street Local participates in the following assistance programs. Please come to the black and white information tent to receive more information and your tokens to spend with our vendors.

We accept the following:

  • SNAP/EBT - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Electronic Benefits Transfer
  • Produce Perks - matching dollar for dollar up to $20 on SNAP/EBT monies (used for local produce only)
  • SFMNP - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
  • WICFMNP - Women, Infants and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Or call Miami County Public Health at 937-573-3549)

Rides to Market

Cherry Street Local Farmers Market announces a partnership with Community Rides to Work.

We will be offering FREE rides to the market every Saturday morning for those within the Troy city limits without transportation.

Book your ride by calling Community Rides to Work at 937-396-9917

You can also book your ride in person at the market under the black and white information tent. Rides must be booked by end of day on the Thursday prior to the Saturday you want the ride to the market. Rides are available for pick up and drop off at the market twice each Saturday morning.

You will be picked up at your location approximately a half an hour before your scheduled drop off at the market.
Early Pick Up for 9:30am drop off at market, pick up at your location between 9:00am and 9:20am
Late Pick Up for 10:30am drop off at market, pick up at your location between 10:00am and 10:20am
 
Shuttle service will leave the market every half hour for a ride home at 11:00am - 11:30am - noon
 
Community Rides to Work vans accommodate walkers, wheelchairs and strollers.
 
The Rides to Market program is funded by a grant from the Priority Needs Fund of The Troy Foundation, Miami County Local Food Council and by the kind sponsorship of our local businesses.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Volunteer at the Cherry Street Local Farmers Market. You can sign up and find a listing of open volunteer opportunities through our SignUp Genius page. 

Volunteering may include:

  • Setting up/tearing down at weekly markets
  • Assisting at an information booth
  • Helping with a children’s program
  • Helping with government assistance programs

Farm Policy Resources

https://ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org/

The Ohio Farmers Market Network is a 501(c)3 organization representing the interests of farmers markets throughout Ohio, their managers and vendors. Founded in 2008 as a cooperative, our mission is simple: “To support and strengthen farmers markets in Ohio.” Today, the OFMN provides Ohio farmers markets and vendors with resources, tools, networking opportunities and a unified voice for public policy.

https://ofbf.org/

Ohio Farm Bureau is a grassroots membership organization that is committed to supporting our farm and food community. For more than 100 years, we have represented food, fiber, and fuel producers at a local level and on a national scale. Our members are our top priority, and we are tuned into the top agricultural issues affecting their lives.

https://www.miamicountyhealth.net/

The Miami County Public Health team works to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect every person who spends time in our community. Miami County Public Health provides a variety of programs and services for residents.

https://miami.osu.edu/program-areas/family-and-consumer-sciences/community-food-resources

The mission of the Miami County Food Insecurity Alliance is to increase education, awareness and availability of healthy food choices to the residents of Miami County. The MCFIA regularly updates this list of Miami County emergency food resources, food pantries, carryout meals, and other general assistance available to the public. The list can be found at http://go.osu.edu/miamifood

https://agri.ohio.gov/

To protect Ohio citizens by ensuring the safety of the state’s food supply and the health of Ohio’s food animals and plant life, and to create economic opportunities for Ohio’s farmers, food processors and agribusinesses.

https://extension.osu.edu/

We connect with people in all stages of life, from young children to older adults. We work with families and children, farmers and business owners, community leaders and elected officials to build better lives, better businesses and better communities to make Ohio great.

Ohio State Extension office of Miami County https://miami.osu.edu/

  • ‟ As vendors at Cherry Street Local and the Virtual Market, my daughters have put their planning, communication, marketing and math skills into practice. The market community has welcomed and encouraged them as young entrepreneurs. ”
    Erin B
  • ‟ I like the bread guy's pretzels. I love to create my own recipes with the fresh food I get at the Market. I like shopping with my friends. ”
    Zinnia, age 7
  • ‟ I think it's really nice because we can get whatever we want with our tokens. It's really fun to make my products and then sell them and talk to people. It's really cool to see so many people at the market. ”
    Luciana, age 11
  • ‟ I like when the vegetables are fresh because it tastes so good. It's also grown in our town! ”
    Vera, age 5

About

The Miami County Local Food Council is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works to develop, support and promote local farmers and producers and to improve public health and the economy by connecting citizens with healthy local food.

EIN: 813339080

Contact

Miami County Local Food Council
PO Box 334
Troy, Ohio 45373

(937) 749-8803

miamicountylocalfoodcouncil@gmail.com

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