Your donation goes directly to creating a community around local food, farmers, and producers!
Haymaker Farmers’ Market was founded in 1992 by a determined group of community members who wanted access to local food in our beloved city of Kent. What started as a small handful of vendors under the Haymaker overpass during the summer months has grown to a vibrant, year-round, producer-only market with upwards of fifty vendors. Over the last 30 years, Haymaker has helped foster meaningful relationships between consumers and the farmers, makers, and bakers behind their food. A beacon for local agriculture in Portage County, we have provided a supportive space for many small businesses to gain their footing and grow.
On a shoestring budget, we’ve worked hard to grow the market while developing educational programming, local food access programs, and a welcoming space for everyone who cares about local food access.
Yes, our market absolutely has some of the finest local products grown, baked, and made by incredibly hard-working, talented vendors. But the thing that truly makes Haymaker special is you – our local food community. For thirty years, Haymaker Farmers’ Market has been a place for people to connect. Lifelong friendships, a true understanding of where our food comes from, and equitable access to healthy, local food – these are the things of which we can all be proud. Please continue to support our vendors by coming out each week to buy directly from the folks behind your food.
Please consider supporting the market through a recurring monthly donation so that Haymaker can continue to flourish and build access to local food for everyone.