Farmers' Markets in Nebraska

With Nebraska’s knack for growing things, it’s no surprise that you’ll find some of the tastiest farm-fresh produce here. Nebraska’s lush soil cultivates a variety of delicious produce including berries, asparagus, squash, melons, sweet corn, peaches, potatoes, cherries and more. Nothing sweetens the joy of a good harvest like sharing the bounty, and several farms across the state allow you to pick your own produce right from the fields. If you’d rather not do the picking, you can buy fresh produce from one of the many seasonal farmers’ markets that run May through October across the state. All summer long you’ll find in-season fruits and vegetables, meats and baked goods. With more than 80 markets throughout the state, you won't have to go far to enjoy the taste of Nebraska's fresh produce. Find a complete list of farmers’ markets and u-pick locales at www.ourbesttoyou.nebraska.gov, or learn more about local food sources at www.buylocalnebraska.org. One of the most popular markets is the Lincoln Haymarket Farmers' Market, which takes place 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from May to October. You’ll find kolaches, croissants, pies, breads, cookies, cakes, baklava, homemade root beer, innovative arts and crafts and weekly entertainment, along with the full gamut of produce typical to the area. Celebrating its 20th season, the Omaha Farmers’ Market in the historic Old Market offers more than 100 vendors. It’s open 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays in May through October. On Sundays, check out the historic Florence Mill Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the end of September and the Aksarben Village Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through mid-October. The farm-to-table trend is also thriving in Nebraska. In Omaha, the chefs of The Grey Plume and The Boiler Room create seasonally driven, contemporary cuisine from locally grown produce and livestock. In Lincoln, the bounty of each week’s farmers’ market serves as culinary inspiration for Bread & Cup’s market meals. And in Nebraska City, fruits and vegetables straight from the orchard and fields inspire the kitchen of the Lied Lodge and Conference Center. In rural Nebraska, local fare thrives as a new crop of farmers, bakers, cheese makers and food artisans are producing locally grown meats, vegetables and fruit alongside handmade jams, sauces, pickles, baked goods and cheeses. In Hastings, a baker tempts with freshly baked bread and baklava straight from the wood-fired oven. A Gering bakery honors its German roots with bread-wrapped cabbage burgers. Near Lincoln, an organic dairy churns out amazing cheeses made with milk from its own Jersey cows. Stop at any local co-op, small-town bakery, farmers’ market or GROW Nebraska retail store on your Nebraska vacation for a true taste of the state.