As of August 2023, we are not requiring any measurements at our farmers markets. However, we continue to adhere to the CDC’s recommendations in the event of any further outbreaks or health emergencies. We ask our community to be respectful of individual preferences when it comes to personal protection. Many of our vendors and customers continue to wear PPE, and we provide hand sanitizing at our info booths.

Updated 5/19/21 – A Note on Masks at Our Markets

Community Farmers Markets supports and encourages all market attendees and vendors to wear a mask, if that’s how they feel safest. We will continue to adhere to our host site’s rules, and the CDC’s recommendations, for our mask requirements.

The city of Decatur, where we hold our Oakhurst and Decatur Farmers Markets, currently requires masks outside where neighbors cannot safely maintain 6 feet of personal space. At our Decatur and Oakhurst Farmers Markets, we will continue to require masks in accordance with the city ordinance.

The CDC now recommends masks for unvaccinated individuals in outdoor spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained. We ask that all unvaccinated, or partially vaccinated, attendees and vendors continue to wear a mask.

For our staff and vendors who are fully vaccinated, we are allowing those individuals to choose whether they wear a mask 100% of the market. We have asked our staff and vendors to continue to have masks easily accessible, should a customer requests for them to wear a mask while interacting.

Vendors may refuse service to customers who refuse to wear a mask during a transaction.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate these changing waters. We will continue to support the CDC’s recommendations and look forward to more individuals taking advantage of widely available vaccines to help stop the spread of COVID-19. To find a vaccine, click here. 

More Resources:

• CDC Frequently Asked Questions
• FDA Response and Resources
• Georgia Department of Public Health Updates & Resources.
• Contact GA’s COVID-19 hotline : (844) 442-2681. “If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.”
• Managing stress and anxiety during this time, via the CDC
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)”

Local Community Resources:

• Education: CFM’s educational resources including printable coloring pages and Youtube channel of storytime and seasonal recipes.
• the Farmer Fund – emergency financial assistance for our local sustainable and organic farmers.
• Restaurant Workers Relief Fund – emergency food & supplies for restaurant workers in need, via local restaurants-turned-relief centers.
• The Herbalista Free Clinic’s Community Care Guide and Herbal Recipes

Community Farmers Markets Updates:

Farmers markets currently open for in-person, socially-distant shopping:

• • Grant Park Farmers Market: Sundays from 9am-1pm at the Beacon ATL/Eventide Brewing
  • Oakhurst Farmers Market: Saturdays from 9am-1pm at Sceptre Brewing Arts in Decatur
  • Ponce City Farmers Market: newly WEDNESDAYS at Ponce City Market on the BeltLine from 4-8pm
  • Decatur Farmers Market: Wednesdays from 4-7pm at The First Baptist Church Decatur
  • East Atlanta Village Farmers Market: Opening March 25th, Thursdays from 4-8pm
  • Virginia Highland Farmers Market: Thursdays from 4-8pm. At Farm Burger at 1017 North Highland Avenue NE

Community Farmers Markets (“CFM”) is an Atlanta-based non-profit that provides food access. As part of that work, CFM provides open air farmers markets around Atlanta where individuals can shop for locally grown and produced food. Our primary concern during the COVID-19 pandemic is the health, safety, and security of our community members, vendors, and staff. We’ve enacted numerous safety measures, following public health guidelines and detailed below, to ensure we are protecting our community. Part of keeping our community well includes:

1. Providing outlets for nutrient rich locally-grown produce;
2. Doubling the SNAP benefits for our income insecure neighbors; and 
3. Keeping farms in business. 

As cities are calling for citizens to stay home, a national trend is emerging deeming Farmers Markets as essential services, including San Francisco and Los Angeles county. It is imperative for the lives and livelihoods of Atlantans that access points to fresh, local, and healthy food remain open, even as social distancing increases.

At Market Practices:

At CFM, we are currently adhering to the following policies: 

Sanitization:

• • There will be hand sanitizing options at market entrances. 
  • Additional hand sanitizer will be available for everyone throughout the market.
  • Consistent reinforcement of the CDC’s recommendations and ServSafe policies.