New this Summer!
FROM OUR FIELDS TO YOU
Get outside this summer and visit your local farms, discover new friends and fresh food. Purchase directly from farms, find them at the farmers market or book an appointment. Read through the profiles of our farmers and visit them all!
FARM TO TABLE
Aitkin Eats connects farmers with local restaurants and retailers to source locally produced farm-fresh food. Enjoy fresh seasonal food at the restaurants participating in the Aitkin Eats farm-to-table movement.
FOOD AS MEDICINE FESTIVAL
Join us for a free community event highlighting the power of fresh, local, and seasonal food. Discover how what you eat can impact your life. Saturday, May 31st, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Aitkin Farmers Market.
Retailers
Aitkin Flowers & Gifts
- 1 2nd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431
- 218-927-2815
Pal & CO
- 223 Minn Ave N Aitkin, mn 56431
- 218-927-6713
Petry’s by the Lake
- 22167 Hwy 47 Aitkin, mn 56431
- 320-537-1059
The Glen Store and Bar
- 231993 280th St Aitkin, mn 56431
- 320-684-2229
Farmers' Markets
Aitkin Farmers Market
- Saturdays (seasonal)
- Website / Facebook
- 190 Southgate Drive - Tractor Supply Parking Lot, Aitkin, MN, United States, Minnesota
Cuyuna Range Farmers Market
- Saturdays (seasonal)
- Website / Facebook
- 2 W Main St, Crosby, MN 56441
Grand Rapids MN Farmers Market
- Wednesdays and Saturdays (seasonal)
- Website / Facebook
- 11 Golf Course Road, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
Isle Area Farmers Market
- Saturdays (seasonal)
- Website / Facebook
- 42099 Hwy 47, Isle, MN, United States, Minnesota
Local Food + EBT FAQ
How do I find a local farmers market that accepts EBT?
View the SNAP/EBT map on the Minnesota Hunger Solutions website or check out the All Food Resource Map (link once GIS has created this…..)
How do I use EBT at the farmers market?
First, you want to locate a welcome booth at the market. The booth often has a sign that says “EBT/Credit/Debit Accepted Here.” The manager will swipe your EBT card for the amount you want to spend. Enter your PIN. You will receive wooden tokens or some other type of scrip (i.e. coupon) to purchase eligible items. Eligible vendors will display signs indicating they accept EBT in their booths.
How do I know how much to spend at the farmers market with my tokens?
Before shopping, determine an amount to spend at the market based on your budget. Window Shop! This will give you an idea of the goods you want to purchase and their respective vendors’ prices.
What can I purchase at a farmers market with my EBT card?
The following items can be purchased with an EBT card: fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, honey, maple products, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, baked goods, seeds and plants that produce food.
What can't I purchase at a farmers market with my EBT card?
The following items cannot be purchased with an EBT card: food items intended for immediate consumption at the market (such as coffee or prepared hot foods); non-food items such as crafts, clothes, or flowers; Produce that is intended for ornamental purposes only such as gourds for carving pumpkins.
How do I get matching funds at the market if I have EBT?
Go to the welcome or information booth at the farmers market and they will help you get what you need. You can also check out the Market Bucks Map.
