Down to Earth Markets

Down to Earth Markets was founded by Miriam Haas with social and environmental impact at its core when she launched the companys first Ossining-based farmers market back in 1991. Out of concern for the social and environmental impact of industrial-scale farming, the lack of transparency in the global food industry, and limited access to fresh, local foods in many New York communities, she set out to connect with nearby food sources. Two Hudson Valley farmers answered her call, and together they began selling produce directly to shoppers at the weekly market. Today, Down to Earth Markets operates farmers markets across Westchester, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Drawing upon our decades of experience, Down to Earth Markets curates our markets carefully to ensure shoppers get an exciting diversity of regionally grown, locally crafted products. Every community we serve is distinct. From site planning to vendor selection to promoting the markets weekly, we get to know each host enviro...