State Farmers Market Coverage

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.

Brisk sales mark start of live Christmas tree sales in area
We stopped by the North Carolina State Farmers Public Market on Friday and found that trees of all types are selling fast.

Petition questions plan to change State Farmers Market
A master plan that would update the area of and around the North Carolina State Farmer's Market is getting some negative publicity after a petition circulated this weekend on social media.

Online petition fuels opposition to plans for change at State Farmers Market
A master plan that would update the area of and around the North Carolina State Farmer's Market is getting some negative publicity after a petition circulated this weekend on social media.

Nonprofit coffee shop hopes to expand
After two years of serving coffee at a booth at the State Farmers Market, a nonprofit is ready to expand thanks to the special employees who work there.

Coffee stand that employs people with disabilities looks to open Raleigh shop
After two years of serving coffee at a booth at the State Farmers Market, a nonprofit is ready to expand thanks to the special employees who work there.