Help Us Fill the Gaps

The USDA Local Food Directory is a great starting point, but it's far from complete. Here's what we've found:

41% of listings have no website
~30% missing descriptions
~15% have address issues
??? local growers not listed at all

What's Missing

  • Small family farms, backyard growers, and homesteaders who sell at the gate
  • New farmers markets and pop-up markets not yet in the USDA database
  • Community gardens, food co-ops, and neighborhood exchanges
  • Updated hours, websites, and contact info for existing listings
  • Accurate descriptions of what's available and when

How You Can Help

  • Know a local grower or market? Add a listing and we'll verify it
  • See something wrong? Let us know — corrections keep the data trustworthy
  • Spread the word — share Garden Finder with friends and neighbors
  • Want to help moderate listings? Create an account and reach out

Add a Local Food Source

Know a farm stand, market, or food hub that's not listed? Help your neighbors find it.

Submit a Listing

Data Sources

Garden Finder combines data from the USDA Local Food Portal with community-submitted listings. USDA results are tagged as "USDA Directory" and community-verified listings are tagged accordingly.

Our goal is a trustworthy, comprehensive directory where every local food source gets found.