Every year, billions of gallons of water and thousands of acres of land are used to produce the food on our plates yet, Central Ohioans still send nearly a million pounds of food waste to the county landfill every single day. When that food is wasted, so are all of the resources that went into producing it.
It’s time to Save More Than Food. By taking simple steps to change the way we think about our food, we can conserve natural resources and even support Central Ohio’s economy.
One way to get started is to THINK LOCAL. Local farmers care for local land.
When you choose to buy local, you’re supporting Ohio farmers who are stewarding the soil, water and air resources where we live. And, you don’t have to live in rural Ohio to access farm fresh products and support these important food producers.
Thankfully, many communities host regular opportunities for neighbors to come together and shop for locally grown meats, produce, cheese, honey and other goods at area Farmer’s Markets throughout the year.
We’ve compiled a list of local Market’s taking place in Central Ohio this spring. For location details, hours of operation and a list of participating vendors, please visit each of the links below.
When: Thursday, May 15–October 23, 4–7 p.m.
Where: South Dawson Avenue at East Main Street
When: Thursday, July-September, 3-6pm
Where: 925 Mt. Vernon Avenue, corner of 17th Street
When: Saturday, April 26–November 22, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: 3535 N. High St.
When: Saturday, May 3–September 27, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: The streets of Bridge Park in Dublin
Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers Market
When: Wednesday, June 4–September 10, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Where: Wells Barn Parking Lot, 1851 E. Broad St.
When: Saturday, May 3–November 22, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Where: 588 S. Third St.
Grandview Heights Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 9am-noon, from June 1st to October 12th (No market September 28th)
Where: 1600 W. First Avenue, 43212
When: Saturday, May 10–September 13, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: 3444 Park St.
When: Tuesday, May 20–September 2, 4–7 p.m.
Where: Hilliard United Methodist Church parking lot, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd.
When: Thursday, June 6–August 29, 4–7 p.m.
Where: New Albany Market Square | 200 Market St.
Pearl Market (the Downtown Columbus market)
When: Tuesday | May –October | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Gay and Pearl Streets
When: Thursday, June 5–August 28, 4 p.m.–7p.m.
Where: JFK Park in Reynoldsburg, 7232 E. Main St.
Upper Arlington Farmers Market
When: Wednesday, May 14–October 22, 3pm–6:30 pm
Where: 2151 Dorset Rd
When: Saturday, May 18–September 28, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: CoHatch/North High Brewing, 240 S State St.
When: First and Third Saturday, June–October, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: West Gate Masonic Lodge, 2925 W Broad St.
When: Saturday, Year around
When: May–October, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: High Street in Downtown Worthington
When: Saturday, November-December, 9am-12pm
Where: The Shops at Worthington
Don’t see a local Farmer’s Market included on the list? Send us a note (info@swaco.org) and we’ll do our best to add it.
Looking for other ideas and inspiration to improve your food waste habits? Check out these additional resources.
