Our producers come from the Chesapeake region
Every producer at our markets is sourced from within the Chesapeake Watershed — generally a two-hour drive of DC.
The region we work with
The Chesapeake Watershed includes Washington, DC, all of Maryland and Delaware, most of Virginia and West Virginia, and southern and central Pennsylvania. Geographically, it covers the rolling hills, coastal plains, and mid-Atlantic farms that have fed the DC region for generations.
By keeping our producer base regional, we shorten the food chain (most produce reaches the markets less than 48 hours after harvest), support family-scale farms with consistent weekly sales, and keep the markets honest. Re-sellers can't compete with farmers when the market rule is producer-only.
Where our producers come from, by state
- Virginia — most of our vegetable, fruit, and flower farms. Producers from Loudoun, Fauquier, Madison, and Page counties are well-represented.
- Maryland — vegetables, dairy, and shellfish from Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties, plus Eastern Shore farms.
- Pennsylvania — pasture-raised meats, eggs, and dairy from Amish and Mennonite farming communities in Lancaster and Berks counties.
- West Virginia — apples, stone fruit, and specialty produce from the Shenandoah Valley.
- Washington, DC — bakers, prepared food vendors, and a handful of urban-edge growers based in the District itself.
- Delaware — occasional seasonal vegetables and seafood from the coastal plain.
See the current lineup
For specific producers attending each market, see the 14&U Farmers' Market page or the Bloomingdale Farmers' Market page.
Are you a regional producer?
We're always interested in adding new farms and food producers from within the Chesapeake region. Email [email protected] or visit our vendor application page to apply for the 2026 season.