Farmers Market in Samford Valley: Fresh Food, Healthy Soil and Community

There is something special about buying your food directly from the people who grow it.

You get to see where your food comes from, discover what is growing in season, talk to growers and producers, and perhaps even learn something new along the way.

Every Saturday morning, Green Thumb Farm opens its gates for our Farmgate Market in Samford Valley. It is more than a place to shop for fresh produce. It is a chance to visit the farm, meet your community, connect with local growers and experience food in a way that feels a little more personal.

Why visit a farmers market in Samford Valley?  

Enjoy fresh, seasonal produce

One of the joys of shopping at a farmers market is discovering what is in season.

Rather than expecting the same fruit and vegetables all year round, seasonal eating encourages us to work with nature and enjoy the abundance that each season brings.

At our Farmgate Market, you'll find fresh produce from Green Thumb Farm alongside produce and products from other local and Australian growers and producers. Our team is always happy to chat about what is available and share ideas for using seasonal produce.

Know where your food comes from

When you shop at a farmers market, you have an opportunity to ask questions.

How was it grown? Where did it come from? What's in season right now? What's the best way to cook it?

These simple conversations help us reconnect with the people and processes behind our food.

At Green Thumb Farm, we grow using organic practices and regenerative principles. We are passionate about growing healthy food while caring for the soil, encouraging biodiversity and working in harmony with nature.

We also source certified organic produce from other Australian growers, helping us offer a broader range of fresh produce at our market.

Support local growers and producers

Where we spend our money matters.

Buying directly from local growers and producers helps keep money within our communities and provides an important connection between the people growing food and the people eating it.

A farmers market also gives small growers and producers a place to share what they do, tell their stories and build relationships with their customers.

When you choose to shop locally, you're not just buying a bunch of vegetables. You're supporting the people and businesses that help make our local food system stronger.

Learn more about how food is grown

At Green Thumb Farm, learning is part of what we do.

Our Farmgate Market gives you the opportunity to see our community farm in action and learn more about growing food, healthy soil and regenerative farming.

You might come to buy your weekly vegetables and leave with an idea for your own garden.

That's something we love about having people visit the farm.

Connect with your community

Perhaps one of the best things about a farmers market is that it brings people together.

Our Saturday Farmgate Market is a place to slow down, say hello to familiar faces, meet new people and enjoy being part of the community.

Bring the family. Grab your shopping bag. Have a chat. Explore the farm. Pick up something delicious for the week ahead.

There is no need to rush.

More than a farmers market

We believe that food can be a powerful way to connect people.

At Green Thumb Farm, our work is about more than growing vegetables. Through our farm, education programs, volunteering opportunities, workshops and Farmgate Market, we create opportunities for people to visit, learn and connect.

We want people to leave the farm feeling inspired — perhaps with some fresh produce in their bag, a new gardening idea, a better understanding of where their food comes from, or simply a sense of having spent a good morning in a beautiful place.

Visit our Farmgate Market in Samford Valley

Our Farmgate Market is held every Saturday morning, with a break over the Summer Holidays.

Come and discover seasonal produce, local products and a welcoming community atmosphere — and take the opportunity to experience our community farm for yourself.

Visit. Learn. Connect.

Visit our Farmgate Market page to find out what's happening this Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions  

What can I find at a farmers market in Samford Valley?

At Green Thumb Farm's Farmgate Market, you'll find fresh seasonal produce alongside products from local and Australian growers and producers. What's available changes with the seasons, so there is always something new to discover.

Why buy produce at a farmers market?

Farmers markets provide an opportunity to buy directly from growers and producers, discover seasonal food, ask questions about how it was grown and support local businesses and the local food system.

Can I learn about sustainable and regenerative farming at Green Thumb Farm?

Absolutely. Learning is an important part of what we do at Green Thumb Farm. Our farm demonstrates organic growing practices and regenerative principles, with a focus on healthy soil, biodiversity and growing food in harmony with nature.

When is the Green Thumb Farm Farmgate Market?

Our Farmgate Market is held every Saturday morning, with a break over the Summer Holidays. Visit our Farmgate Market page for current details before you visit.