What do farmers say?
You may not be aware... Each year, Tennessee loses an average of 1,300 family farms and 100,000 acres of farmland, according to the UT Institute for Agriculture.
That's why Grow Oak Ridge started the Winter Farmers' Market in 2016, indoors at St. Mary’s School. It gives them a warm, fun place to sell in the winter, and help make ends meet.
But farmer fees do not pay for all of the cost of markets or our charitable programs like Double Up Food Bucks, Nourish Kids, or support for Community Gardens. Your support matters! Read what farmers say, below.