Everything you see in the picture is From The Farmer!! From the tomatillos to the black radishes…read moreand everything in between. My family has tried various online "fresh food" companies, pre-made meal, you name it and they were just ok... usually the food did not last and was mediocre at best. We love our local famers market but even with our good intentions, we rarely made it on time. When my hubs stumbled upon FTF I was skeptical but really liked the idea of delivery, subscriptions and ala cart options and loved supporting our local farmers and businesses so we gave it a try. Here we are two yrs later and we still LOVE it! The fruits and veggies are so fresh that they typically arrive still covered in soil... this is actually our families favorite part! After about 6 months of receiving the subscriptions, we started ordering ala cart items and for the last year or so we've been getting about 75% of our weekly food from FTF. The meats, bakery, dairy and pantry items are all great! FTF is also not like a CSA where you tend to get the same items week after week. They have variety and this makes it fun for the whole family. We've received items that either we would never have chosen or had never eaten and we love it. If you are a meal planner than FTF is a wonderful option bc you get an email of the items that will come the following week and you have plenty of time to plan accordingly. The recipes and storage tips they provide are a great touch too. If you are traveling then it's super easy to suspend the service for as long as needed. Now, are they perfect, no however they do a darn good job fixing mistakes and are quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Sometimes there are missing or unavailable items and we will either receive a credit for or will get a little extra of another item. Personally, we would rather get that credit or extra item then a subpar product that would end up in the trash. There is a lot of talk in the reviews about the surprise email halting delivery to re-vamp and let me tell you, we were SAD... so sad but they worked hard to get back online and we were super excited to receive an email a week later announcing they were back up and running. Dealing with the logistics of fresh foods and delivery to the (very large) Balt-Wash area can not be easy, fresh food is very temperamental. The best part of it all... our 5yo son gets super excited to see the "red bags" on our front porch every week and he's learning about fresh foods and how important it is to support our local farmers. Thank you FTF! Keep it up :)

Before signing up for FTF, I used to get a Community Supported Agriculture membership every summer…read morefrom a local farm. There was only one size of share I could obtain and I had to be able to pick up the produce every week at the designated location during a specific time window. When they included anything I did not care for my only choice was to skip that week. With FTF I can choose a size that fits my lifestyle and my bag of produce is at my door step when I wake up in the morning of my delivery. And the FTF membership works all year long, so I continue to receive deliveries for every season. Everything is packed carefully and the produce is as clean as you would find it at the supermarket. Whenever they have planned to include something I do not wish to have, I can ask for a substitution. And I can even expand the delivery whenever I wish for something more by purchasing additional items in their marketplace. I have been with this service now for over three years and have seen them grow and try new things, always willing to correct whatever does not work well. The customer service has always been very responsive to me. I could not be happier and have recommended this service over and over to anyone who is interested in eating local and organic. I actually enjoy cooking and coming up with my own dishes based on whatever I receive, but FTF has also begun an option that gives you the ingredients for a recipe (kind of like Blue Apron, I suppose). They continue to expand their products offerings, truly growing into having something for everybody. I am happy to have been there from close to the start and have enjoyed seeing all the improvements. I don't wish to ever go without it.

The Tuesday lunchtime farmers market at City Center is among my favorite DC weekday markets. The…read morediverse variety of a dozen vendors is impressive with a few new vendors every year. Here's the latest and greatest vendor list from 2023: Timber Pizza - Scrumptious wood-fired pizza with a pillowy soft crust. I can't count on how many fingers and toes I've had the pizza at different farmer's markets! While the lines can get long 12:30pm, you only have to wait for 15 minutes. Taco Dirty To Me: Crispy battered cauliflower tempura tacos, bursting with flavor! Bun'd' Up - Delicious fried tofu and mushroom in squishy soft bao buns topped with microgreens, scallions, and a nice creamy aioli sauce. Light and tasty! Urban+ade - Refreshing lemonade with less sugar than classic lemonade. The Sage & Tarragon is my favorite! Veg Heaven - Decadent sweet treats, the dark chocolate cookies and brownies are the best! While the cakes are moist, they aren't as tasty. Taco Loco - Giant burritos are amazing! There's a swarm of people waiting in line, so be prepared to wait 10-15 min before ordering and then another 5 min for your order! The mango and watermelon juice are refreshing. Hipp Sippin' - Cold-pressed juices and acai bowls made to order. Ravenhook Bakery - Great selection of freshly baked loaves of bread and baked goods. DMV Empanadas - They sell out fast! While the empanadas has a nice crispy hard shell and with so many flavors to choose from, they are a bit bland and overloaded with bland cheese. The Spinach and Cheese or the Bacon and Cheese didn't quite hit the spot, hubby like the Chicken. Al Volo Cucina: While I wasn't a big fan of the greasy eggplant parm subs. I wish they brought back the fresh juices (the watermelon and mango juices) were amazing! Wonderful market with plenty of delicious and diverse options to choose from. Lines start to form between 12:30-1pm, come early!

Went for lunch break , been a handful Of times since they…read morehave open for the season , The service at the booths I have came across has been A1. The ambiance of the farmers market it's nice & Lively , I decided to stop by Fat Kale , to try their items for the first time . I ended up getting the chicken curry , delicious ! Check it out for yourself !

I LOVE the vegetables that I get from this CSA. It's a lot for only $20 a week ($25 if you include…read morefruit). It also helps that it's right on Ely Place SE, 10minutes from my house. I recommend this to anyone looking for good, organic vegetables and fruit.

From the owner: Our mission is to feed bodies, nourish minds and build communities in DC's food deserts. We grow…read morehigh volumes of produce at our urban farms located in DC"s food deserts in Southeast. We distribute the food through a variety of methods such as farm stands, Greens-to-Go CSA, and free food. We employ right from the neighborhood we work and offer several engagement and education opportunities.

This is the best plant shop in DC, there I said it. They consistently have a selection of rare…read moreplants that you won't find anywhere else, and prices aren't outrageous. Hidden gem located on the roof of a hardware store.

Absolutely the most magical nursery in the city. Hands down the best variety of plants, from herbs…read moreand fruiting plants - to rare and/or tropical plants. Prices are mind-boggling reasonable. Sure, there are a variety of small shops and nurseries throughout DC that you could choose to go to, however, I find that those establishments are extremely overpriced, with minimally experienced individuals working there. The variety of plants at cultivate the city is enormous and overwhelming! They have every wishlist plant you can dream of. I enjoy the experience of browsing and picking Niraj's (the owner) brain for hours (i don't know if the feeling is mutual :-P). A beautiful, hidden garden oasis, smack dab in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

A fine neighborhood market with a little bit of everything- a few farms, value added products and…read morecoffee. I appreciated the pickle vendor and the live music. Friendly people and dogs are welcome too.

H Street NE Freshfarm Market is one of the smallest farmers markets in the city, but if you find…read moreyourself already on H Street Saturday morning, it's a great place to walk through. It's on 13th Street and just off of H Street NE. It has about 20 or so stands including a vegetable stand, a bakery, iced coffee, flowers...pretty much all the basics of a farmers market. If you are looking for a larger market, I always enjoy the Dupont and Bloomingdale farmers markets.

I love farmer's markets. It is the perfect activity for buying local, sampling items & meeting…read moreneighbors (when you aren't in a pandemic situation). Normally, we would have chatted with each vendor to learn about their produce or recipes. I would have greeted dogs and lingered around the canopies while looking over products. Since Covid has impacted our lives, the farmer's market experience was different. We wore masks and arrived early. I didn't want to be in a large crowd. My "socializing" these past few months has been with cashiers and chatting with the neighbor through the window. The staff and Mt. Vernon employees did a great job of roping off the area and placing signage explaining the rules. Duct tape was used to mark off six feet distance in the lines. There was only a handful of vendors. The produce looked great. It was priced slightly higher than the grocery store. The herbs were hubby's top choice. The vegetables were beautiful. The home made apple butter and apple sauce from Black Rock Orchard ($6 ea. or 2/$10) was worth the trip. The staff celebrated opening weekend by handing out facemasks. Most of the attendees were respectful of social distancing. Dogs were not allowed in the market area. It was a beautiful day. I was happy to enjoy the sunshine. I suggest making a reservation on Open Table and ordering online. The web site lists merchants and products for each location in the District. Orders must be completed by Friday. You need to wait in line to enter the market, but you can pick up your order and leave. Reservations aren't mandatory. It just makes your visit shorter. If you don't want to attend, some businesses will waive a delivery fee with minimum orders. Many years ago, my uncle used to visit each office on Capitol Hill, selling produce to staff members. Local farms need our business. I hope this farmer's market continues to expand.

Big disappointment. We made the trek out here and were sorely saddened by what we saw. Stalls and…read morevendors were very minimal and offer very little variety. It seems as if the only explanation for this was the rainy day on which we visited and catching the market on a slow day- at least we hoped this was the reason for the market being so sparse and empty - not many visitors at all (practically empty really). Safe to say, we will not be making another trek out here, at least not for this farmer's market specifically.

The Thurs evening farmers market from 3-7pm at Penn Quarter right in front of the Portrait Gallery…read moreon 8th & F is among my favorite DC markets. You'll find a variety of culinary treats - fudgy brownies, mouthwatering pastry galore, delicious El Salvadorian cheesy pupusas, crispy empanadas, vegan hot dogs, gelato, and fresh produce, etc. New vendors are always popping up! So glad this wonderful market survived the pandemic and back in full swing! Here's my list of favorite vendors of 2022: - Rare Opportunity Farm & Bakehouse (5/5): Best scrumptious pastries tucked towards the end of the market. The pastries are preserved by glass dome cases. My favorites are the Turtle Scone with chocolate chips and caramel, Triple Chocolate Scone, decadent S'mores Peanut Butter Brownie, oatmeal Raspberry crumble Bar, and the soft Lemon Blueberry Poppyseed Muffin has an interesting blend of flavors. You really can't go wrong with any of the divine sweet treats! - Vegan Heaven (5/5) - The fudgy brownies are very moist and delicious and can't even tell they are vegan. The hearty meaty empanada has a spicy kick! - Just AJ's Veenies (3/5) - It's really nice to see a vegan vendor. The zesty sausages and burgers are flavorful, but have a thick rubbery texture. The Just AJ's Hawaiian Burger with buffalo patty, peanut sauce, and slaw was bland and just wasn't satisfying. The Mint Sweet Tea is delicious and refreshing especially on a scorching hot summer day, highly recommend it! - DMV Empanadas (3/5): They sell out fast! While the empanadas has a nice crispy hard shell and with so many flavors to choose from, they are a bit bland and overloaded with bland cheese. The Spinach and Cheese or the Bacon and Cheese didn't quite hit the spot, hubby like the Chicken. Always excited to stop by this market on my way home from work and grab a couple of pastries!

A co-worker turned me into this weekly Thursday market. I loved it. There was a unique variety…read moredespite the relatively small size. I was able to get and/or try a few great items (pea shoots, other leafy greens, pizza, green hat products, amazing tomatoes, apples, cider, peppers, baked goods, etc.). Everyone was very pleasant and interacted with the customers. I'll miss it after next week :( but look forward to it next Spring.