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What to Expect When You Visit a Self-Serve Farm Store

Never been to a self-serve farm store before? Here is exactly what to expect when you visit Ripple Run Farms and Market in Circleville, Ohio.

By Aaron Singerman · January 2026 · Ripple Run Farms & Market

Quick Answer

Ripple Run Farms is a self-serve, self-checkout farm store open every day from 8am to 8pm. No appointment, no staff, no pressure. You drive up, walk in, browse the products, check yourself out, and take your food home. That is the whole experience — and it is a good one.

Most people who visit us for the first time have never been to a self-serve farm store before. They are used to grocery stores with staff, or farmers markets where you hand cash to the farmer directly. A self-serve store is a little different, and we want you to feel completely comfortable before you make the drive out.

So here is exactly what to expect, step by step, from the moment you pull off London Road to the moment you drive home with real food in your cooler.

Your Visit, Step by Step

01

Drive Up and Park

The farm store is located at 19925 London Rd, Circleville, Ohio. There is parking right out front. You will see the store building as you pull in — it is clearly marked. No gate, no buzzer, no check-in. Just park and walk in.

02

Walk In and Browse

The store is self-serve, which means there is no staff member waiting to assist you — and that is intentional. Browse at your own pace. Products are clearly labeled with what they are, how they were raised, and where they came from. Take your time.

03

Select What You Want

Everything in the store is available to take home that day. Meats are kept in freezers and coolers. Dairy, eggs, and honey are refrigerated. The 150+ curated grocery items are on shelves. There are no minimums, no pre-orders required for most items, and no limits on quantity.

04

Check Yourself Out

When you are ready, head to the checkout area and pay using the self-checkout system. It accepts major credit and debit cards and cash. The process takes about two minutes. No cashier, no line, no pressure.

05

Take It Home

That is it. Your food is farm-direct, raised without vaccines, GMOs, or synthetic inputs, and it is going home with you today. Bring a cooler if you are stocking up on frozen items for a long drive.

What Is in the Store

The store carries everything we raise on the farm, plus a carefully curated selection of over 150 non-GMO, organic, and natural products we have personally vetted from producers across the country.

Farm-Raised Meats

Pasture-raised chicken, grass-fed and grass-finished beef, Gloucester Old Spot heritage pork, seasonal turkey

Dairy and Eggs

A2/A2 raw milk and dairy from Sweet Grass Dairy, fresh eggs, raw honey

Curated Grocery

Tallow chips, cooking tallow, organic flour, clean-ingredient ice cream, meat sticks, organic peanut butter, pasta, snacks, and more

Natural Products

Natural deodorant, tallow-based skincare, and other non-toxic household items

What Makes It Different from a Grocery Store

At a grocery store, you are buying from a distributor who bought from a processor who bought from a farm you will never see. At Ripple Run Farms, the chicken in the freezer was on our pasture last week. The beef was raised on Ohio grass. The pork is from heritage-breed pigs that rooted in real soil.

Every product in our store — whether it was raised here or sourced from a vetted partner — was chosen because we would feed it to our own family. That is the standard we hold ourselves to, and it is why people drive 35 minutes from Columbus to shop here instead of stopping at the grocery store on the way home.

"We built the store to make real food easy to access — no appointment, no minimum order, no waiting. Just come in and get what you need."Aaron Singerman, Ripple Run Farms

Practical Tips for Your First Visit

Bring a cooler. If you are stocking up on frozen meats or making a longer drive, a cooler in the car keeps everything in good shape on the way home.
Come any day, any time. We are open 365 days a year from 8am to 8pm. No need to check if we are open for a holiday — we always are.
No pre-order required for most items. Chicken, beef, pork, dairy, and grocery items are available on the shelf. Seasonal turkey pre-orders open in the fall.
Cash or card both work. The self-checkout accepts major credit and debit cards and cash. The process is quick and straightforward.
You are always welcome to look around. There is no pressure to buy. Come in, see the store, read the labels, and take your time. We want you to feel good about what you are buying.

Getting Here

We are located at 19925 London Rd, Circleville, Ohio 43113 — approximately 35 minutes south of Columbus. The easiest route is I-71 South to US-22 West toward Circleville, then south on London Road. The farm is on the right.

You can also find us on Google Maps by searching "Ripple Run Farms Circleville Ohio." The pin is accurate.

Ready to Visit?

Ripple Run Farms & Market is open every day, 8am to 8pm, at 19925 London Rd, Circleville, Ohio. No appointment needed. Just come on in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to visit Ripple Run Farms?

No appointment needed. Ripple Run Farms & Market is a self-serve farm store open every day of the year from 8am to 8pm. Just drive up, walk in, and shop at your own pace.

How does self-checkout work at a farm store?

At Ripple Run Farms, you browse the store on your own, select what you want, and check yourself out using the payment system on-site. No cashier, no wait, no pressure. It works the same way as a self-checkout lane at a grocery store, except everything in the store was raised on the farm.

What payment methods does Ripple Run Farms accept?

Ripple Run Farms accepts major credit and debit cards, and cash. The self-checkout system is straightforward and takes only a few minutes.

What products are available at Ripple Run Farms?

Ripple Run Farms carries pasture-raised chicken, grass-fed and grass-finished beef, Gloucester Old Spot heritage pork, A2/A2 raw milk and dairy from Sweet Grass Dairy, seasonal pasture-raised turkey, fresh eggs, raw honey, and over 150 curated non-GMO and natural grocery items including tallow chips, cooking tallow, organic flour, clean-ingredient ice cream, meat sticks, and more.

How far is Ripple Run Farms from Columbus, Ohio?

Ripple Run Farms is located at 19925 London Rd, Circleville, Ohio, approximately 35 minutes south of Columbus via I-71 South to US-22 West. The drive is straightforward and the farm is well worth the trip.

Is Ripple Run Farms open on weekends and holidays?

Yes. Ripple Run Farms & Market is open every single day of the year — including all weekends, holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter — from 8am to 8pm. No exceptions.

Aaron Singerman is a first-generation farmer and co-founder of Ripple Run Farms & Market in Circleville, Ohio, where he and his wife Kim raise pasture-raised chicken, grass-fed and grass-finished beef, heritage pork, and seasonal turkey. Learn more at ripplerunfarms.com.

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