About the market
We support local foods, farms and businesses
- Provide venue for local growers and producers
- Increase opportunities and profitability for local farmers, market gardeners and producers of farm products
- Provide education about agriculture and locally produced foods
Antique farm equipment display
In additon to food and other goods sold inside the market, you'll find many antique implements that tell the farming history of our area.
The implements include grain and cream separators, and a tool that made sheep shearing easier. There are many more on display for you to look at and puzzle over as you walk through the market.
Market history
The Benton Farmers' Market opened in June 2008 in the old Sutliff barn, under the guidance of Deb Antanitis (shown here inside the market with her mom). Deb's goal was to preserve this Columbia County landmark while creating something positive for the community.
The barn was last used as a farm building by the late Alvin Sutliff. In the early 60s, Deb's father, Miles Little, purchased the barn. He reinforced the structure to store lumber, doors and other materials for his business, the Little Lumber Company. The company operated in Benton from 1941-2001.
Thanks Benton FFA
Many thanks to our FFA students from Benton High School.
They created the colorful designs at our market entrance.