| | The Oconee Farmers Market opened in 2004 in order to promote and contribute to a sustainable and vibrant growing community in Oconee County, Georgia. The Market caters to local growers and consumers in northeast Georgia by offering fresh, locally-grown produce and other agriculturally-based products. Our goal is to offer healthy, fresh produce, promote the small farmer and agribusiness in the area, and to provide a friendly community atmosphere that  enables a personal relationship between the producer and the consumer. Many of the items offered at the market are unique, and include environmentally responsible small growers and farmers, chemical-free, heirloom, and fresh-picked produce. We also serve as a venue for support of agriculture in the county and surrounding area by educating consumers and the general public on important issues such as farmland protection and direct marketing of agricultural products. Currently the market includes more than 20 vendors and backyard gardeners offering items such as scuppernong grapes, homemade breads, cakes, pies and scone, fresh flowers, jellies, jams, and preserves, homemade soaps, and new varieties of fruits and vegetables that enhance the quality and uniqueness of our market.
Please come out and enjoy the Oconee Farmers Market in downtown Watkinsville, and you will feel good when you leave with your fresh produce and a taste of all that Oconee County offers. Contact Karl Berg at oconeefm@yahoo.com for more information.
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