Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand Expands at FRESHFARM Markets

The expansion to a new farmers market location comes from the successful partnership between FRESHFARM and Common Grain Alliance

Washington, DC (Sept. 11, 2023) – FRESHFARM and Common Grain Alliance are excited to bring their Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand to the FRESHFARM Mosaic Market this fall.

During a 12-week pilot run in 2022, the Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand offered local grains and pantry staples from a range of regional growers all under one tent at the FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market. Building on this successful run, the Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand returned to Dupont Circle in June of this year and will be expanding to Mosaic beginning on Sunday, September 16th. Market shoppers will find popcorn, beans, oats, rice, flour, grits, cornmeal, and more from farmers and producers across the region.

The Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand is a joint project of FRESHFARM and Common Grain Alliance, a nonprofit network working to build a robust, sustainable, and equitable grain economy in the Mid-Atlantic, and is funded by a USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Grant awarded in 2021. By aggregating and selling the products of dozens of regional businesses under the Grain Stand model, producers of all sizes have access to retail opportunities at farmers markets without spending time and money to be there in person.

This model mitigates financial risk for small scale grain producers, fosters collaboration among businesses in the local grainshed, and builds capacity that can be scaled and replicated across markets in the Mid-Atlantic and nationally. At the same time, the Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand introduces the farmers market community to local and nutritious grains, driving demand for these crops and products and, by extension, supporting the regional grain economy. 

Visit the FRESHFARM website to learn more about the hours and location for the Dupont and Mosaic farmers markets. Visit the Common Grain Alliance website to learn more about the Mid-Atlantic grainshed. 

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About Common Grain Alliance
Common Grain Alliance connects and supports farmers, millers, bakers, and grain artisans to build a vibrant, integrated, equitable, and regenerative grain economy in the Mid-Atlantic. Learn more.

About FRESHFARM
FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, vibrant, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region by producing innovative solutions in partnership with local communities and organizations. We create food access, economic development, and thriving communities through hands-on education, farmers markets, and food distribution programs. Learn more.