100 Farmers Markets that accept EBT in Georgia

If you have a Georgia EBT Card, one of the best ways to make your money go further is to shop for food at farmers markets near you. We have compiled a list of close to 100 farmers markets that accept EBT in Georgia, including those that double EBT money (which is called SNAP match or food stamps double bucks) in some places. Before we go into the list, let’s talk about the benefits of shopping at a local farmers market:

Benefits Of Shopping At A Local Farmers Market

A Farmers market is a physical retail marketplace (may be indoors or outdoors) intended to sell foods directly by farmers to consumers. At a typical farmers market, you will find booths, tables or stands where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and sometimes prepared foods and beverages. Here are the benefits you get by using your EBT Card to shop at your local farmers market:

1. You get farm fresh, quality produce that is grown with more sustainable methods (less need for GMOs, antibiotics, and hormones). This means that the food you make will taste better. 
2. You will save money when you shop at a farmers market. That is because the food sold is grown locally, and does not need to be transported over a long distance to get to you. The savings from eliminating all the middlemen that handle the food as it gets transported to the grocery store gets passed on to you.
3. Some farmers market offer Double EBT matches, where they match the EBT dollars you spend. This is called SNAP match in some areas but the concept is the same – for every $1 you spend with your EBT card, you get $2 worth of food items. Find out from your local Georgia Farmers market if they offer this program.
4. You help support your local farmers when you shop at a farmers market. Lots of small, family-owned farms are going out of business because they cannot compete with the big agribusiness corporations who now dominate American Farming. Your EBT money spent at a local farmers market helps keep local farmers in business.
5. You learn cooking secrets from farmers when you shop at a farmers market. Who better to show you how to best prepare a produce than the farmer that grows the food? Farmers are full of cooking and recipe secrets and are happy to share them with you so you can get the best out of the produce you buy from them.
6. Shopping at farmers market means you get access to seasonal produce that is grown locally. This allows you to vary your menu and cooking at home, rather than the staples you get at the local grocery store. To learn what produce are in season, click here.

Here is the list of about 100 farmers markets in Georgia that take EBT, sorted by City in alphabetical order.

100 Farmers Markets that accept EBT in Georgia

If you have any questions about any of the farmers markets presented here, ask us in the comments section below. We also encourage you to share your experiences at these farmers markets with us, including posting pictures of what you purchased at the market.

Also, be sure to check out our other articles about Georgia SNAP and EBT, including:

Georgia Emergency Allotment benefits by Month.
How do I renew my food stamps in GA?
What is the maximum income to qualify for Georgia SNAP?
How much will I get In food stamps In Georgia?
How do I Login to Georgia Gateway
Georgia SNAP Payment Dates for April

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