Thanksgiving is the official start of holiday celebrations that are full of food and family get-togethers. This holiday season, start a new tradition by sourcing food from local farmers for your holiday feasts.
Bringing at least one locally raised or grown food to the table during the season helps the Kansas City metro community thrive by supporting local farmers. Compared to store bought food, local farmers are less likely to use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which helps keep food healthy and natural.
A few area organizations offer tips on easy ways to find fresh, local food. Check Kansas City Food Circle for area farmer’s markets, restaurants and community supported agriculture programs available throughout the year. The Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition and Kansas City Healthy Kids offer ideas for adding local food to every meal.
To get you started on finding local sources, here are some holiday events and farmers markets that have local meat, produce, dairy and eggs available during the winter.
Local Markets & Holiday Events
Kansas City Food Circle Pop-Up
Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Heim Building, 2700 Guinotte Ave., Kansas City, MO
Saturday, November 19
63rd & Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO
Overland Park Holiday Farmers Market
Saturday, December 3, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park, KS
Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market
Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence KS
Local farmers and artisans
Year-round
Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
20 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO
816-842-1271
