Finding Producers

Arkansas Producers & Farms

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Producer Directory:

Find farms and food businesses in Arkansas by product type, county, and sales method. Search for certified operations, heritage breeds, organic producers, and direct sales farms.

• https://agriculture.arkansas.gov 

Surrounding States (OK, TX, LA, MS, TN, MO) 

State Agriculture Department Directories:

Each surrounding state maintains a producer directory. Search by product type, certification, and location. Contact your state agriculture office for regional farm databases and farmer networks.

• https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/state-offices 

National Producer Directories

USDA Local Food Systems & Producer Search:

Search the USDA Local Foods database for certified producers nationwide. Filter by crop type, certification status, and direct sales methods. Nationwide databases list farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs.

• https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/local-regional 

Regional Food Hubs (Aggregation & Distribution)

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Food Hub Locator:

Food hubs aggregate and distribute products from multiple local producers to institutions and retailers. Search regional food hubs that can connect you to many producers at once and handle logistics and food safety compliance.

• https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/food-hub-programs 

Farmers Markets & Farm Stands

USDA Farmers Market Directory:

Search the national farmers market directory by zip code to find markets in your area. Talk directly with vendors to verify farm location, certifications, and growing practices. Many vendors sell directly from farm stands and roadside locations.

• https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-markets 

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) & Subscription Programs

Local Harvest CSA Directory & Farm Box Search:

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects you directly to seasonal farms. Search by zip code for CSA farms offering weekly or monthly boxes. Read farm practices, payment options, and pickup or delivery details before signing up.

• https://www.localharvest.org 

Wholesale Food Hubs Connect to Institutions & Retailers

USDA Food Hub Federation & Wholesale Networks:

Wholesale food hubs connect producers to institutions (schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias) and retail stores. If you operate a restaurant or retail business, search hubs that source from local producers and can meet your food safety requirements.

• https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/food-hub-programs 

CAFF Producer Sourcing & Wholesale Connections

Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

CAFF helps connect Arkansas farmers with wholesale buyers and institutions seeking local producers. CAFF provides technical assistance and training to help farmers become wholesale-ready. If you operate a restaurant, retail business, or institution, contact CAFF to access their network of producers.

• https://www.uada.edu/divisions/caff/ 

Consumer Food Hubs Connected to Cooperatives & Buying Clubs

LocallyGrown.net:

LocallyGrown.net is a national network of online farmers markets and buying clubs where you order from multiple local producers each week. Browse available items, place your order, farmers harvest and deliver to a central pickup point. You choose what you want from which farms, no subscription boxes. Search for a LocallyGrown market in your area.

• https://locallygrown.net 

AR Fresh Network: Connecting Producers with Institutions

AR Fresh Network connects Arkansas farmers, beverage producers, chefs, grocers, and food banks to distribute fresh food to rural areas and underserved communities. Network members include producers, restaurants, retailers, and service providers. Services include producer assistance, farm development, grant writing, sales networking, and marketing. Contact AR Fresh Network to connect with wholesale buyers and institutional distribution partners.

• https://arfreshnetwork.org/ 

Healthy Flavors Arkansas Community Food Initiative:

Healthy Flavors FRESH Network connects Central Arkansas producers and food entrepreneurs with community members, institutions, and retailers seeking locally grown foods. Healthy Flavors operates a farm near Conway focused on sustainable practices and local economic relationships. Contact Healthy Flavors to learn about producer participation, community food programs, and sourcing opportunities. 

• https://healthyflavors.net/FRESH-Network-1