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US Farmers Market Statistics 2026: State-by-State Analysis

By Quinn Vandt, Editor · Last updated October 17, 2026 · Source: USDA AMS Local Food Portal

How many farmers markets are there in the United States, where are they, and how many actually accept SNAP/EBT or sell certified-organic produce? We analyzed the full USDA-registered dataset — 7,947 farmers markets across 52 states and territories — to answer those questions with current, source-cited numbers.

The data below is free to cite and reuse with attribution. It is refreshed from the USDA bulk feed and re-published as of October 17, 2026. Figures cover farmers markets; we also track 1,977 CSA programs and 7,809 farm stands on the same substrate (see below).

New: our flagship annual analysis, The State of U.S. Farmers Markets 2026 — where the official count record ends, the 81%-intermediated economics correction, and the 2025–2026 SNAP policy shocks, with original reusable charts.

How many farmers markets are there in the US?

As of 2026 there are 7,947 active farmers markets registered in the USDA Local Food Portal, spread across 52 states and territories. Counts reflect markets with a verifiable location; seasonal and year-round markets are both included.

Which states have the most farmers markets?

What percentage of US farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT?

About 11.4% of U.S. farmers markets (904 of 7,947) list acceptance of SNAP/EBT benefits — so the majority of markets show no way for food-assistance recipients to spend their dollars on fresh local produce. The states where acceptance is most common (among states with ≥25 markets):

Which states have the most organic-vendor markets?

About 13.2% of markets nationwide list certified-organic vendors. By rate (states with ≥25 markets):

Which states have the most farmers markets per capita?

Raw counts favor big states. Adjusted for population — markets per 100,000 residents (U.S. Census 2023 estimates) — the leaders are smaller, market-dense states that the count ranking buries. Nationally there are about 2.4 farmers markets per 100,000 people. Top states by density (among states with ≥10 markets):

Beyond markets: CSA programs and farm stands

Farmers markets are one of three local-food channels in the USDA data. There are also 1,977 CSA (community-supported-agriculture) programs and 7,809 farm stands and pick-your-own farms registered nationwide.

Farmers markets by state (full table)

StateMarketsCSAFarm stands% SNAP/EBT% Organic
California 647 95 222 15% 18%
New York 555 159 273 7% 8%
Pennsylvania 426 102 887 4% 10%
Minnesota 390 63 80 26% 4%
Illinois 369 66 713 8% 11%
Virginia 336 84 164 6% 8%
Wisconsin 335 88 152 7% 11%
Michigan 322 106 254 12% 13%
Massachusetts 273 75 79 12% 12%
Florida 246 49 203 6% 9%
Georgia 232 38 95 11% 13%
Ohio 219 47 582 8% 7%
Texas 216 53 146 13% 19%
Missouri 208 35 107 6% 8%
North Carolina 195 78 660 18% 17%
Iowa 195 42 56 11% 11%
Kentucky 183 28 63 12% 38%
Indiana 181 45 147 13% 26%
Washington 167 75 196 17% 16%
Colorado 164 58 66 9% 9%
Maryland 140 64 54 5% 9%
Connecticut 124 41 167 9% 8%
Oregon 123 67 142 34% 33%
Kansas 122 11 51 10% 14%
Alabama 114 15 70 1% 4%
Oklahoma 102 15 23 10% 4%
Arizona 97 19 20 4% 7%
Tennessee 95 45 293 12% 17%
South Carolina 86 14 123 21% 22%
New Jersey 84 47 110 23% 29%
Montana 78 12 468 8% 8%
Arkansas 77 7 65 12% 26%
Louisiana 74 4 106 15% 16%
Vermont 71 30 66 14% 15%
Alaska 59 10 7 5% 7%
West Virginia 58 13 349 10% 7%
Wyoming 56 5 11 0% 5%
District of Columbia 55 2 3 9% 9%
Nebraska 55 11 15 4% 35%
Idaho 51 20 131 14% 16%
New Hampshire 50 38 140 12% 12%
Mississippi 49 7 25 4% 4%
Delaware 49 5 13 8% 10%
Maine 43 31 80 12% 12%
New Mexico 34 6 25 12% 15%
Rhode Island 33 8 21 61% 67%
Utah 30 12 40 17% 7%
Nevada 28 2 14 18% 18%
North Dakota 18 6 9 11% 22%
South Dakota 17 10 16 6% 6%
Hawaii 13 12 5 38% 46%
Puerto Rico 2 0 1 0% 100%

Per-state statistics reports

Each state has its own 2026 data report — count, per-capita density, SNAP/EBT and organic rates benchmarked against the national average, and its busiest cities:

Methodology

All figures are derived from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Local Food Portal, the federal registry of farmers markets, CSAs, on-farm markets, and food hubs. Our analysis covers the full set of 7,947 farmers-market records with a resolvable location, accessed and last refreshed October 17, 2026. SNAP/EBT, organic-vendor, and website figures reflect the fields populated in the USDA record plus our own website verification; markets that do not list a feature are counted as not offering it, so the true rates may be modestly higher than reported. Percentages are rounded. Data is licensed CC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution to Harvestly Markets.

Frequently asked questions

How many farmers markets are there in the US?
There are 7,947 active farmers markets across the United States as of 2026, spanning all 50 states plus D.C. and territories, per USDA Local Food Portal data.
What percentage of US farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT?
About 11.4% of US farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT benefits — 904 of 7,947 — meaning most markets list no way to spend food-assistance dollars.
Which states have the most farmers markets?
California leads with 647 farmers markets, followed by New York (555) and Pennsylvania (426).
What share of farmers markets sell certified-organic produce?
About 13.2% of US farmers markets list certified-organic vendors (1,046 markets), so organic availability still varies widely by state and market.
Do most farmers markets have a website?
No — only about 43.1% of US farmers markets have a working website, which is why market hours and seasons are often hard to find online.
Which state has the most farmers markets per capita?
Vermont leads on a per-capita basis with 11.0 farmers markets per 100,000 residents (Census 2023), well above the national average of about 2.4 — small, market-dense states top this ranking, not the big-population states that lead on raw count.

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