State Farmers Market Coverage

At State Farmers Market, the apples-to-apples comparison makes inflation apparent
A year ago, locally-grown apples started at 99 cents a pound here. On Wednesday, the cheapest price per pound was almost double that at $1.79.

How to avoid food poisoning at the farmers market
A new study reveals that what's local isn't always safe to eat. Here's how to avoid food poisoning at the farmers market.

Free produce at State Farmers Market for low income seniors Aug. 29-31
Low income adults who are over 60 years old can receive a voucher for $36 worth of free produce at the State Farmers Market from Sunday, Aug. 29 through Tuesday, Aug. 31 during specific hours. The voucher is valid through September.

Snack on natural foods to shrug off stress
When you feel weighed down with worries, your favorite produce aisle or local farmers' market would be a good place to visit.

Ivanka Trump visits State Farmers Market in Raleigh
Shoppers and vendors at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh might have noticed Ivanka Trump, the President's daughter, walking around the booths on Thursday afternoon.

Ivanka Trump visits Raleigh
On Thursday afternoon, Ivanka Trump visited the State Farmers Market in Raleigh to tour the facility and help highlight the Farmers to Families Food Box program helping families in need during the pandemic.

Take the Kids: Pick up some fresh peaches and more at State Farmers Market
How to avoid the crowds and make a quick visit to the State Farmers Market.

Hidden History: Remains of the original site of the 1955 State Farmers Market
For over 60 years, the State Farmers Market has been far more than an easy way for locals to get fresh produce - it's been a hub for growing simple childhood memories grown in North Carolina culture. There's no better seasoning for fresh produce than savory childhood memories and sweet nostalgia -- and that's likely why the State Farmer's Market won the WRAL Voter's Choice Award for Best Produce.

Heat makes masks 'unbearable' for some State Farmers Market vendors
State Farmers Market officials are doubling down on efforts to make sure vendors and customers practice social distancing and wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Farmers Market officials making sure vendors, customers follow pandemic guidelines
State Farmers Market officials are doubling down on efforts to make sure vendors and customers practice social distancing and wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicken surplus a lure for drivers in long lines
A sale of surplus of chicken at unbeatable prices drew so much interest Thursday morning in Raleigh that it backed up traffic onto Interstate 40.

Chicken sale causes Raleigh traffic jam
A sale of surplus of chicken at unbeatable prices drew so much interest Thursday morning in Raleigh that it backed up traffic onto Interstate 40.

NC State Farmers Market
The market is open just follow these helpful guidelines to keep yourself and other patrons safe.

Precautions to take at state farmers market this weekend
With the nice weather coming this weekend, crowds are expected at the state farmers market in Raleigh, there are a number of precautions and practices that can be taken to lower risk.

State Farmers Market open, but should you go?
Warm weather could lure big crowds, but social-distancing rules still apply.

State Farmers Market Restaurant to close temporarily for remodeling
The State Farmers Market Restaurant will temporarily close starting Monday, Feb. 17, for remodeling and maintenance work.

Rising rents could push wholesalers from State Farmers Market
The State Farmers Market in Raleigh will continue to grow along with the surrounding area, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said Thursday, but there are no plans to move the market and sell the state property to private developers.

Troxler: Raleigh farmers market won't be sold to developers
The State Farmers Market in Raleigh will continue to grow along with the surrounding area, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said Thursday, but there are no plans to move the market and sell the state property to private developers.

Troxler discusses State Farmers Market master plan
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses rumors about changes to the State Farmers Market and the long-range master plan for the site.