Polk County Farms

06/01/2026

📣Attention Polk County NC residents!

📩We need YOUR input!

🎯Survey Deadline: June 30th. Today is June 1st, which means YOU have 30 days to complete the survey(s).

🌱Complete one or both surveys to help us update our Farmland Protection Plan.

1️⃣Producer Survey: If you are a farmer who produces food or agricultural goods (flowers, horses, etc.), please complete the producer survey.
Link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/.../a25c58ccff6b461d8679a5c4...

2️⃣Consumer Survey: If you consume any locally produced food and or agricultural goods, please complete the consumer survey. (this is EVERYONE)
Link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/.../6c902350200e49d1a73676ef...

3️⃣If you do both, please complete BOTH surveys!

🐝Scan the QR code or click the link(s) to complete the survey(s). The survey should take only 10-15 minutes each to complete, and your responses will be kept confidential.

❓Questions? Email [email protected]

05/30/2026

🌞Columbus Farmers Market is happening today!

✨Saturday, May 30th | 8AM -12PM

🐝Come explore locally grown food, fresh plants, and handcrafted goods from your community.

05/29/2026

Guess what!! We’re going to be at the Saluda Tailgate Market regularly now. So come see us if you’re low on honey. Or come see us and say hi, either way, come see us and the other great vendors 🤗 Polk County Farms Saluda Tailgate Market Fridays 4-6 May - Oct.

05/29/2026

Double the markets, double the local goodness!

Join us in Saluda on Friday (today) and Columbus on Saturday (tomorrow). Fresh produce, artisan goods, and friendly faces are waiting—come shop small and support local!

✨Saluda Tailgate Market
🌱Friday, May 29th | 4PM - 6PM
📍214 E. Mainstreet Saluda, NC

✨Columbus Farmers Market
🌱Saturday, May 30th | 8AM - 12PM
📍Courthouse St. Columbus, NC

05/29/2026

The farmers market in June is always full of a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables!

All next month, look for blackberries, beets, carrots, onions, raspberries, peppers, potatoes, blueberries, cucumbers, peaches and more at a farmers market or roadside stand near you.

05/28/2026

✨We accept SNAP/EBT at all our markets!

Columbus Farmers Market
Saluda Tailgate Market Fridays 4-6 May - Oct.

Some people receiving SNAP food assistance will be affected by new changes to the program's work requirements.
Adults ages 18-64 are required to participate in approved work activities for at least 80 hours per month unless they qualify for an exemption.
Polk County Department of Social Services will screen you for all exemptions during your next recertification. Learn more about the changes at ncdhhs.gov/fns.

For questions, contact Polk County Department of Social Services 828-894-2100.

05/27/2026

✨Vendor Highlight: Morning Glory Acres, LLC

🐣Morning Glory Acres, LLC began their business after they bought a farm and started raising chickens, and over time, they’ve expanded their offerings. From freeze-dried creations like candies, sweets, and eggs to garlic, mirepoix, local eggs, hot sauce, Martha's crochet items, and bee traps, Morning Glory Acres brings something tasty and handmade to the market every week!

🦋This husband-and-wife team is always engaged with their customers and brings so much to both the Saluda Tailgate Market and the Columbus Farmers Market. We’re grateful to have such dedicated, seasoned vendors as part of our markets!

Come see Martha and David, along with our other awesome vendors, this weekend:

✨Saluda Tailgate Market
🌱Friday, May 29th | 4PM - 6PM
📍214 E. Mainstreet Saluda, NC

✨Columbus Farmers Market
🌱Saturday, May 30th | 8AM - 12PM
📍Courthouse St. Columbus, NC

05/26/2026