Purpose

The mission of the FMC is “to strengthen farmers markets for the
benefit of farmers, consumers, and communities.”

Toward that end, the FMC has identified the following goals:

• To serve as an information center for farmers markets.

• To be a voice for North American farmers market advocacy.

• To foster strong state, and regional farmers market associations.

• To bring private and public support to the table to sustain farmers markets in the long term, for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and communities.

• To promote farmers markets to the public.

• To develop and provide educational programming and networking opportunities.

There are many organizations who support farmers markets – cooperative extension, food security advocates, departments of agriculture, and a host of nongovernmental organizations. Our entrance onto the scene is not meant to duplicate their efforts but rather to support them. The Farmers Market Coalition will be the central hub from which to locate allies, identify and share best practices, and positively impact public policy pertaining to farmers markets.