10 Reasons to Shop at a Farm-to-Table Market Instead of the Grocery Store
If you’ve ever stood in the middle of the grocery store wondering what’s actually in your food, you’re not alone. That used to be me, too. Before we started raising our own beef and opening The Market, I was just trying to feed my family well—and feeling overwhelmed by labels, prices, and too many options that didn’t feel all that real.
That’s exactly why we built The Market by Midwest Prime. A place where you can shop with confidence, knowing everything on the shelf comes from a farmer, a baker, a beekeeper, or a small-batch maker who truly cares.
If you're still on the fence about farm-to-table shopping, here are 10 reasons to make the switch:
1. You know exactly where your food comes from.
At The Market, there’s no mystery. Our beef and pork are pasture-raised right here on our family farm. Our eggs, dairy, honey, and produce all come from small farms and makers across Indiana. Our baked goods and freezer meals come straight out of our kitchen. Real people. Real food.
2. You’re supporting local families—not big corporations.
Every time you buy a pack of ground beef or a jar of honey at The Market, you're helping a local family keep doing what they love. And that means a lot more than you'll ever see on a receipt.
3. The food just tastes better.
Once you try a pasture-raised steak or a pie made from scratch with real ingredients, you won’t want to go back. You can taste the difference when something hasn’t sat on a truck for days or been processed to death.
4. You get fresher food.
Most of our products go from farm to shelf in just a day or two. No long shipping routes, no warehouses, no waiting. That freshness matters—for taste, nutrition, and peace of mind.
5. You’ll find one-of-a-kind items you can’t get at big box stores.
We carry our own pasture raised beef tallow and pork lard along with beef heart, tongue, oxtail, liver. Items like this you just cant find on a supermarket shelf.
6. You’re investing in your community.
Every dollar spent here stays close to home. It helps us improve the farm, keep our community kids in 4-H, and keep small-town traditions alive. It’s more than just a transaction—it’s a ripple effect.
7. You can trust the ingredients.
We don’t do shortcuts. No fillers, dyes, or mystery flavorings. When you shop here, you can feel confident that what you're feeding your family is real, clean, and grown with care.
8. It’s personal.
We know most of our customers by name. We remember your favorite cut of steak or your go-to freezer meal. We’re not here to upsell—we’re here to connect, serve, and share what we love. We also know all of our farmer and makers names. We know their story and why they do what they do.
9. You can ask questions—and get real answers.
Want to know how the beef was raised? Or how to cook that new cut you’ve never tried? We’ve got you. No customer service robots or call centers—just real folks who live this life every day.
10. It just feels good.
There’s something peaceful about walking into a store where everything has a story. Where things are made with hands and heart. Where shopping feels more like gathering than consuming.
If you haven’t visited us yet, we’d love to see you.
And if you’re already part of The Market family—thank you for making this dream possible.
Come by and see what farm-to-table really means. We’ll be here, fridge full and happy to help.
102 E. McConnell St.
Oxford, IN 47971