Support Our Work
While FMC serves all farmers market operators and leaders, financial contributions play a critical role in sustaining this work. Your support strengthens FMC’s ability to deliver essential programs, respond to emerging needs, and advance the farmers market sector today and for years to come.
CONNECT
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Quarterly virtual meetings that foster peer learning, collaboration, and shared problem‑solving.
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National Farmers Market Week coordination to elevate shared stories, resources, and recognition across states and markets.
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A national listserv for networking, questions, and support.
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Participation in FMC’s Annual Meeting.
EDUCATE
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National-level resources and toolkits designed for easy adaptation at the state and local levels.
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Educational convenings that bring together leaders from across the country.
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A monthly newsletter featuring FMC-developed resources, funding opportunities, and best practices from the field.
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Access to FMC’s annual report and sector insights.
ADVOCATE
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Sector analysis that informs FMC’s policy positions and ensures federal, state, and local programs align with market realities.
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Partnerships with national and state-level allies, including NSAC, to ensure farmers market perspectives shape policy, funding, and program design.
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Quarterly virtual meetings to discuss state and local advocacy initiatives and best practices.
Farmers markets are abundant sources of food, connection, and resilience in our communities, but they don’t just happen. Behind every successful market is an operator, yet too often these leaders lack the resources, training and advocacy support they need to thrive.
The Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) exists to change this reality.
As the only national organization dedicated exclusively to farmers markets, FMC strengthens the sector through education, connection, and advocacy. Our mission is to support farmers markets for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and communities. Guided by market operators across the country, FMC brings leaders together, builds their collective capacity, and ensures their needs are represented in policy and program development.
FMC’s network is one of the most powerful levers for impact in the local food system. All market operators, state associations, and network leaders are eligible to benefit from our programs—regardless of financial contribution.
FMC’s work centers on three core functions: Connect, Educate, and Advocate.
While FMC serves all farmers market operators and leaders, financial contributions play a critical role in sustaining this work. Your support strengthens FMC’s ability to deliver essential programs, respond to emerging needs, and advance the farmers market sector today and for years to come.
Get to know our membership here.
Membership
With an annual donation, farmers markets and their leaders gain access to a suite of benefits designed to strengthen their operations and expand their impact. Member benefits include:
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Monthly Community of Practice meetings offering peer learning and shared problem‑solving.
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National resources and toolkits paired with customizable templates.
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Members‑only listserv moderated by FMC staff, board members, and expert consultants.
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Priority consideration for grant partnerships and special projects, when applicable.
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Vote on FMC’s Annual Advocacy Priorities.
Your donation directly connects you to FMC’s educational resources, advocacy updates, and peer network, while providing essential funding to expand our programs and influence. All contributions are valued; however, FMC recommends the following annual donation levels:
Friends of Farmers Market Coalition
FMC’s primary role is to support the individuals and organizations that operate farmers markets or directly serve them. But farmers markets benefit all of us. If you believe in their impact, please consider becoming a Friend of FMC with a donation today.
Friends include individuals, businesses, food access coalitions, regional food councils, public health institutions, and others who may not directly run farmers markets but support FMC’s mission. These strategic partners help raise awareness, contribute financially, and expand our collective influence.
We recommend a contribution of $50 annually, that less than $5 per month, though increased support is always appreciated. If you’re able, please consider giving more to help strengthen farmers markets nationwide.