Cass County Farmers' Market

Cass County Health Department is woven directly into how Cass County Farmers' Market presents itself, with the market pointing vendors to county health department rules and regulations alongside state, federal, and labeling requirements. That emphasis gives this Adrian market a practical, producer-focused identity: fresh produce and prepared foods are paired with clear operating standards rather than treated as separate concerns. The market is set in the Family Center's Parking lot in front of the Movie Theater, close to I-49 and M-291, which makes it an easy stop for shoppers coming through this part of Cass County.

Why it matters locally

The market's local significance starts with its direct tie to county-level health guidance and market-rule compliance, not just with a list of products. Vendors are presented in named, individual terms, from Jimmy Kenagy, who is listed as president and sells tomato plants and tomatoes, to Joanie Meador, who is listed as market manager through Firefly Traditions. That named structure makes the market feel rooted in the people running and supplying it, rather than as an anonymous retail setup.

The product mix also reflects the kind of farm-and-home economy small markets often carry: produce, honey, pecans, flowers, plants, breads, pie filling, jelly, and handworked goods all appear side by side here. Even the season notice is specific to its growers, with Jimmy's tomato plants arriving before the rest of the vendors open in May.

What you'll find there

Tomato plants, produce, pantry goods, and handmade items define the mix here, with several sellers identified by name rather than by broad category alone. The lineup leans practical and seasonal, from garden starts and vegetables to shelf-stable sweets and baked goods that may call for a little planning ahead.

• -Pick up tomato plants, tomatoes, and “more tomatoes” from Jimmy Kenagy.
• -Find baked apple pies, apple pie filling, apple butter, Concord grape jelly, handmade baskets, hand embroidered items, hand knitted items, and sour dough or rye breads from Firefly Traditions.
• -Order ahead for baked apple pies, apple pie filling, apple butter, and sour dough or rye breads from Firefly Traditions, which may require an order one week before.
• -Stock up on pecans and pecan candy from McVay Pecans.
• -Browse an assortment of produce from Mike Snethen's Farm.
• -Look for an assortment of vegetables from Veronica Gordon's Heartwood Hills Farm.
• -Bring home fresh cut flowers, plants, and produce from Diane Nichols.
• -Add honey from Tim Young to the basket.

The seasonal calendar also shapes what appears first: Jimmy begins with tomato plants in April, and the rest of the vendors open in May for the 2026 season.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, a rule that can change plans before you leave home. The market is also explicitly set in the Family Center's Parking lot in front of the Movie Theater, close to I-49 and M-291, so drivers have a clear landmark-based approach rather than a tucked-away downtown setup. Parking is tied to that Family Center lot location.

If Firefly Traditions is on your list, some of its baked goods and breads may require an order one week ahead, which makes this a market where at least one purchase can reward planning. The site also states that restrooms are not available and does not clearly list payment methods, so this is a simpler, bring-what-you-need kind of stop.