Jefferson County Truck Growers Association

Jefferson County Truck Growers Association sets itself apart with front sheds reserved for Alabama growers who hold an Alabama Growers Permit. That rule gives the market a clear structure: Alabama growers sell under sheds 1, 8, 9, and 10, while out-of-state produce and buy/sell operations are directed to the North End shed at the back of the market. At 344 Finley Ave. West in Birmingham, the market also houses a large indoor/outdoor produce setup that includes The Peach Barn and Evelyn's Produce, making it a practical stop in every season.

Why it matters locally

Sheds 1, 8, 9, and 10 are specifically reserved for Alabama growers with an Alabama Growers Permit, tying the front of the market to in-state farm sellers. To get that permit, growers provide a permit from their County Extension Office Agent and a farm number issued by the United States Department of Agriculture.

That setup matters on the ground because the market separates Alabama grower spaces from the North End area used for out-of-state produce and buy/sell activity. Shoppers can also see how broad the local farm presence is in the retail-to-the-public roster, which includes names such as Ingram Farms, Aplin Farms, Shadrix Peach Farm, Postell Farms, Providence Farms, and Wells Farms.

What you'll find there

The mix here leans heavily toward produce sold through named sheds, wholesale-to-the-public operations, and a few vendors with especially specific crop lists. Because the market includes both indoor/outdoor produce space and North End and warehouse activity, shoppers will run into everything from peaches and tomatoes to palm trees and decorative produce baskets.

• -Find a produce market inside The Peach Barn, which operates within the Alabama Farmers Market.
• -Shop Evelyn's Produce for a wide variety of fruits and vegetables; it is also open year round.
• -Look to CLAYTON FARMS 1 in shed 7 for cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, watermelons, pumpkins, and fall decorations.
• -Browse HENDERSON FARMS LLC in shed 10 for tropical plants and palm trees sold wholesale and retail.
• -Pick up cantaloupes, tomatoes, watermelons, green plums, and peaches from OMAR'S FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, LLC.
• -Buy box quantities from TUCKER PRODUCE, which sells wholesale to the public with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
• -Check BRITOS PRODUCE for fruits, vegetables, and canned goods or groceries sold wholesale and retail.
• -Seek out El Dorado Produce for papaya, cactus, mango, tomatillos, and potatoes.
• -Expect tomatoes, onions, squash, Mississippi Gold sweet potatoes, watermelons, okra, and cantaloupes from MIKE NUNEZ.
• -Compare ARMANDO PRODUCE's mix of jalapenos, roma tomatoes, tomatillos, bell peppers, squash, carrots, corn, avocados, lettuce, onions, cantaloupes, and zucchini.
• -Spot FLAVOR-PIC TOMATO for decorative baskets, produce baskets, and produce cups.
• -Head to BAMA TOMATO for a full line of fruits and vegetables, with hand-picked vine-ripened tomatoes from Florida and local farmers.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the clearest rules to know before arriving. The market runs every day from early morning, with hours listed as 5am to 7pm depending on the season, so an early trip is an option any day of the week. The site also notes that the market includes an indoor/outdoor produce area housing The Peach Barn and Evelyn's Produce. If you're trying to navigate the grounds, front sheds 1, 8, 9, and 10 are reserved for Alabama growers, while the North End at the back of the market handles out-of-state produce and buy/sell activity.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the market. The market also notes payment clarity and references EBT, cash, and card acceptance in its indoor/outdoor produce area that houses The Peach Barn and Evelyn's Produce. That combination makes this a workable option for shoppers using benefits as well as standard payment methods.