"Ain't nothin' in the world that I like better
than bacon and lettuce and homegrown tomatoes."
-- Guy Clark

In Bonham, the local farmers market is set up every other Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the parking lot at Creative Arts Center, so take a tour of this fantastic cultural resource and then pick out fresh produce at the farmers market. This month the market will be set up August 9 and August 23.

"We have enjoyed hosting the farmers market at our center," remarked Sandy Barber, Director of Creative Arts Center. "They have so many fresh and fabulous vegetables, eggs, bread, honey and more! We appreciate the extra folks and income it brings to our center too. The farmers appreciate the natural shade we have, the great parking and the access to bathrooms. This partnership has been a win-win for all of us."

Farmers markets support small farmers by creating direct sales opportunities and national exposure for small farms—the backbone of our country’s agricultural legacy.

Local farmers markets champion American-made goods, showcasing high quality, locally grown, raised, and handcrafted products from every corner of the United States.

Farmers markets promote healthy living by advancing the call to “Make America Healthy Again” through access to fresh produce and community-based nutrition education.

And farmers markets advance agricultural education by inspiring future generations with interactive learning, youth programs, and hands-on experiences rooted in American agriculture.

In addition to Bonham, local farmers markets can be found in Sherman, McKinney and Denison. 

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service connects consumers to producers at over 8,600 farmers markets nationwide through the National Farmers Market Directory at www.usdalocalfoodportal.com