MARSHALL– The Farmers Market opens Saturday and will be held every Saturday through Oct. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon, according to corrdinator Kim Guenther

The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan’s Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street. Live music is scheduled for many Saturdays throughout the summer and early fall.

In addition to the Saturday market, Guenther stated that shoppers can visit the Tuesday mini market held today through Aug. 25, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall.

Visitors will find a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, flowers, handcrafted products, and more while supporting area farmers and small businesses, according to Guenther.

The Marshall Farmers Market accepts EBT/SNAP benefits. Through the market’s matching program, shoppers who spend $10 in EBT/SNAP receive an additional $10 to spend at the market, doubling their purchasing power for fresh, local foods.

The market also accepts Minnesota Sun Bucks cards. Families who qualify for the state’s Sun Bucks program receive $120 per eligible school-aged child to purchase groceries during the summer months. Sun Bucks cards are also eligible for the market’s matching program, giving eligible families even more access to fresh, locally grown foods.

The Marshall Farmers Market also offers Power of Produce (PoP) Program every Saturday. There are no income or residency requirements. Any child ages 2-16 and any adult 55 and older can receive $4 to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables each Saturday at the market.

Thanks to the support of ADM, the Kids Power of Produce Program has expanded this season, according to Guenther. The eligible age range has increased from ages 3-12 to ages 2-16, and the incentive has doubled from $2 to $4 per child each Saturday. The Senior PoP Program will continue to provide $4 each week for participants ages 55 and older.

While a few vendors accept debit cards or venmo, all vendors accept cash, so shoppers are encouraged to bring cash when visiting the market. There is no ATM on site.