Membership

While many organizations work on issues that impact farmers markets, 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 our broad spectrum of members– including farmers market managers, farmers, farmers market producers, market sponsors and supporters, and farmers market associations, as well as organizations, universities, governmental agencies, businesses and individuals with an interest in farmers markets. A member pledges to support the Farmers Market Coalition mission and to actively promote the philosophy of sharing information, resources, and experiences among Farmers Market Coalition members.

• Learn more about different levels of membership

Membership Benefits

1. A voice and a vote in membership meetings and Board of Directors elections
2. the market beet, our seasonal electronic newsletter
3. Information and referral services
4. Access to a volunteer team of farmers market practitioners to help answer your most important questions
5. Access to special interest listservs where you can share ideas with other members
6. An on-line library of resources and tools to help farmers market vendors, managers, and organizations looking to start or improve farmers markets
7. Discounts on printed “Markets Are Up!” promotional tools and access to high resolution, print-ready downloads that can be customized with your organization’s logo
8. Representation at the table with federal agencies and organizations which provide funding for farmers markets and establish national policy
9. Special offers and discounts with FMC partnering organizations
10. Access to Information Marketplace Professional Development Mini-Grants to help state and regional organizations host market manager and producer trainings

Membership dues are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed under IRS 501(c)(3) law. Should you have specific questions about membership, please use our contact form.