About Membership

While many organizations work on issues that impact farmers markets – food security, nutrition programs, etc., the Farmers Market Coalition is singularly dedicated to the advancement of farmers markets as complex entities that simultaneously provide services to farmers, consumers and communities.

The organization is under the leadership of a diverse group of professionals who represent farmers market managers, statewide farmers market associations, farmers, universities, and governmental agencies. It is the goal of the Farmers Market Coalition to:

• Provide education to national and state policymakers as they forge legislation that impacts farmers, farmers markets, and communities

• Be a leading resource for farmers market managers, farmers and communities

• Educate and bring together the diverse groups and organizations in order to facilitate the complex interactions that are required of successful farmers markets

• Represent farmers markets at the table with federal agencies and funders at the national level

Members of the Farmers Market Coalition will be farmers market managers, farmers, farmers market vendors, market sponsors, market supporters, market associations, organizations, universities, and governmental agencies with an interest in farmers markets.

A member pledges to support for the Farmers Market Coalition mission and goals, as well as to support the philosophy of sharing information, resources, and experiences among Farmers Market Coalition members.