Farmers Market of the Ozarks combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products and local eateries, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Ozarks community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts that are made from local artisans, enjoy musical talents of local artists and enjoy breakfast and lunch, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.
FMO provides vendors from a 150-mile radius of Springfield, Mo., the opportunity to bring the best from the county to the city. Additionally, consumers have the ability to “Put a Face to Their Food” each week with a visit to the market.
This year consumers will watch the progress of the development and permanent pavilion that the market will be housed in this coming winter of 2013. Be sure and stop in the Market Info Hub in the middle of market to see photos of the development and market pavilion.
Our market accepts SNAP, debit and credit cards. To use these forms of payment, please go to the Market Info Hub and our market management will swipe your card on our wireless machine and give you tokens that you can spend with any of our vendors just like cash.
Market Operational Hours:
We are currently under winter hours and are open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
FMO is a place where: Community members understand the value of strengthening the local economy by supporting locally grown food, local food growers and producers prosper by finding local marketplaces for their products, and residents have access to high quality, nutritious, locally grown food.
Our Mission:
Farmers Market of the Ozarks operates a vibrant farmers market that contributes to the success of local food growers and producers, strengthens the local food economy and serves as a community gathering place for the Ozarks region.
Our Values:
Sustainability:Our market operates focusing on social, ecological and economic sustainability.
Excellence: Through combining innovation and business we create a beautiful, functional and exciting farmers market for the community.
Fostering Relationships: We strive to promote positive connections between local producers, and the community members who support them.
Nourishment: Local food is at the heart of the market and community, therefore we strive to provide access to fresh and nutritious food throughout the region.
Education: Our market believes it is our duty to educate the community about the value of locally produced products.