Which Iowa farmers market has the best meat?

We do not rank markets, and any site that claims to rank meat quality nationally is guessing. What we can tell you is which 12 Iowa markets carry it — start with the one nearest you and ask the grower directly.

Where to buy meat at Iowa farmers markets

12 farmers markets in Iowa list locally raised meat among what their vendors sell, and 11 of those have organic growers.

All Iowa markets Meat in other states

Ames, IA1 market

Ames Main Street Farmers Market
300 & 400 Blocks of Main Street
Saturday 8am–12:30pm +1 more
Season: 05/06/2023 to 10/14/2023 (2023)
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Cedar Rapids, IA1 market

Old MacDonald’s Farmers Market
2700 Bever Avenue Southeast
Wednesday 4pm–6pm
Season: 06/04/2025 to 09/24/2025 (2025)
WICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Davenport, IA1 market

Freight House Farmers Market
421 West River Drive
Sunday 10am–2pm +3 more
Season: 05/02/2026 to 10/25/2026
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesSenior FMNPIndoorCards accepted

Dewitt, IA1 market

DeWitt Farmers Market - Summer
512 10th Street
Thursday 3:30pm–6:30pm
Season: 05/01/2025 to 10/31/2025 (2025)
Organic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Dubuque, IA1 market

Dubuque Farmers Market
Iowa Street between 10th & 13th Streets, 52001
Saturday 7am–12pm
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Grinnell, IA1 market

Grinnell Farmers Market
833 4th Ave, 50112
Thursday 3pm–6pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Guttenberg, IA1 market

Guttenberg Farmers Market
400 Block of South River Park Drive, 52052
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Hampton, IA1 market

Hampton Farmer's Market
182 Central Ave W
Tuesday 4:30pm–6:30pm +1 more
Season: 05/17/2024 to 10/18/2024 (2024)
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Marion, IA1 market

Marion Farmers Market
2200 31st St, 52302
Saturday 8am–11am
Certified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Sioux City, IA1 market

Sioux City Farmers Market
100 Pearl Street, 51101
Wednesday 8am–1pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Waterloo, IA1 market

Waterloo Urban Farmers Market
460 Jefferson Street
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: 05/03/2025 to 10/25/2025 (2025)
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Winterset, IA1 market

Madison County Farmer’s Market
112 South John Wayne Drive
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: 05/10/2025 to 10/11/2025 (2025)
Certified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted

Only 29 of 192 Iowa markets publish a product list, so more markets sell meat than appear here.

Common questions

Which Iowa farmers market has the best meat?: We do not rank markets, and any site that claims to rank meat quality nationally is guessing. What we can tell you is which 12 Iowa markets carry it — start with the one nearest you and ask the grower directly.