Shelby County Farmers Market

Address: Hwys 44 and 59, Harlan, Iowa 51537

Season / Hours: 06/18/22-10/29/22

Accepts SNAP Accepts EBT USDA Certified Organic vendors Credit / Debit

Local context: 3 other markets within 25 miles, 157 across Iowa. About 9% of Iowa markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Shelby County Farmers Market is a farmers market in Harlan, Iowa. Operating season: 06/18/22-10/29/22. It accepts SNAP/EBT and credit and debit cards. The market includes USDA-certified organic vendors. Typical offerings include fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, eggs, fresh/dried herbs. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.

How this market compares

  • Lists 8 product categories — a more focused range than the Iowa average of about 13.
  • Features certified-organic or organic-practice vendors — one of roughly 15% of Iowa markets that do.

Benchmarks computed from USDA Local Food Portal listings across Iowa.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shelby County Farmers Market accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. Shelby County Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits according to its USDA Local Food Portal listing, putting it among the roughly 9% of Iowa farmers markets that do. Bring your EBT card; many markets also offer matching programs that stretch SNAP dollars on fresh produce.
When is Shelby County Farmers Market open?
Shelby County Farmers Market's listed season is 06/18/22-10/29/22. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
Are there other farmers markets near Shelby County Farmers Market?
Yes — there are 3 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Shelby County Farmers Market, the closest being Avoca Main Street Market about 11.7 miles away. Harlan, Iowa is part of a Iowa network of 157 listed markets.
What can you buy at Shelby County Farmers Market?
Shelby County Farmers Market lists 8 product categories in the USDA directory, including Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Eggs, Fresh/dried herbs. Exact stalls vary by week and season; what's piled high and priced well is usually what's freshest that day.

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What's sold here

  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Baked goods
  • Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
  • Eggs
  • Fresh/dried herbs
  • Honey
  • Nursery stock

Location

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Contact & links

Contact:
Elaine Baughman
Phone:
712-766-3219
Email:
rbaughman@fmctc.com
Facebook:
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2021. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.

Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2021); directory entry last reviewed July 14, 2026.

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