Following announcements and information from the Province of Ontario, which did not include farmers’ markets alongside grocery stores as essential food services, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is not allowing farmers’ market to operate. Although several of the Barrie Farmers’ Market vendors were prepared to move outside as early as March 21 to continue serving the community, the market is closed until further notice.

You can, however, still get local food directly from the farmers and food producers. Many vendors are small businesses or single operators who rely on their farmers’ market sales for their income. Below is a list of vendors offering orders and either pick-up or delivery. Please come back frequently for updates to the list,

Homestead Artisan Bakery (bread): Online orders and deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please see their website for details – http://www.homesteadartisanbakery.com/delivery

Without Reservations (frozen prepared meals): Online orders for delivery anywhere in Ontario or pick-up in Barrie. See website for details – https://withoutreservations.ca/

Nicholyn Farms: Store at 3088 Horseshoe Valley Road West is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.nicholyn.com/

Highmark Farms (vegetables, fruit, meat, olive oil): Call Carmen at 905-726-0443 for orders and pick-up/delivery arrangements.

McBride’s Organic Farm (vegetables, meat): To arrange a delivery (once per week), email Julianne at mjmorganics@gmail.com or see website for details – https://mcbridesorganic.farm/index.php/on-line-order?view=form

Stone Horse Farm (pork, chicken): Online orders with once-per-week pick up at Thorganic Farms in Essa. Please see the ordering website for details – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

Thorganic Farms (beef): Online orders with once-per-week pick up at Thorganic Farms in Essa. Please see the ordering website for details – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

Say Cheese (cheese, yogurt): Orders by phone (705-835-2887) or email (info@justsaycheese.ca) for scheduled delivery. Online order for Saturday pick-up at Thorganic Farms in Essa – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

Behr Farms (microgreens, potatoes, soap): Email Brendan at behrfarmsoro@gmail.com for products/prices/orders and to arrange delivery to Orillia or Coldwater.

Grandpa’s Hungarian Sausages (sausages): Call Art at 705-533-2759 for orders and pick-up in Tiny Township.

Rosie Rain Meat Pies (meat pies, quiche): Email (rosierainpies@gmail.com) or phone (705-252-5507) Lorraine for orders and pick-up/delivery arrangements.

Holly’s Sweets & Eats (baking, prepared meals): Call 705-735-3366 to place orders for curbside pick-up or delivery. See website for details – https://www.hollyssweetsandeats.com/index.php/takeout-deliver

Your Ultimate Meals (baking): Call 705-817-5821 or email info@yourultimatemeals.ca to place orders of regular, vegan, gluten-free, and keto organic muffins for porch delivery. Also available through online order for Saturday pick-up at Thorganic Farms in Essa – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

Adam’s Honey (honey, candles): Self-serve, on-farm stand at 4562 Vasey Road, Victoria Harbour. See website for online orders and delivery – https://www.adamshoney.com/shop/. Online order for Saturday pick-up at Thorganic Farms in Essa – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

Carter’s Maple Syrup: Call 705-321-6093 for weekly delivery to Barrie and area. See website for product details – http://www.carterfarms.net/. Online order for Saturday pick-up at Thorganic Farms in Essa – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

BelleRoots Farm: Call or message Rachel at 705-209-1646 to arrange delivery to Tiny Township / Penetang / Midland. Carrots for $5 and spinach, arugula, sourdough bread all $6 each. Cash or e-transfer only.

Terry’s Unique Hot Sauce: Online orders with delivery – https://www.terrysuniquehotsauce.ca/s/shop. Or online orders with once-per-week pick up at Thor Farms in Essa. Please see the ordering website for details – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

In A Nutshell (nuts, dried fruit): Call Steve at 705-726-8632 for pick-up in Barrie.

PJ’s Meats (cured meats, pepperettes): Online order for Saturday pick-up at Thor Farms in Essa – https://www.localline.ca/stone-horse-farm

Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery (hard cider, fruit wine): Call 705-797-1919 to place order for pick up or delivery in Barrie.

Pillitteri Estates Winery: Order by phone at 905-468-3147 or see website for online orders and free delivery – https://www.pillitteri.com/store/

Beach Baby Bath & Body (soap, personal care products): Online orders with free once-per-week delivery to Barrie. See website for details – https://beachbabybb.com/collections/all

Lotus Natural Living (personal care, home care products): Online orders with free once-per-week delivery in Barrie. See website for details – https://www.lotusnaturalliving.com/

Bark & Mewz (pet treats and toys): Email and phone orders for delivery in Barrie on Tuesdays. Free delivery for orders over $10. Email barkandmewz@gmail.com or see website for details – http://www.barkandmewz.com/