Member Benefits

Democratic Voice

  • A vote in HFMA amendments to by-laws and At-Large Board of Director elections.

  • A vote in FMC member meetings and Board of Directors elections.

  • Communication with executive and legislative officials on farmers market matters.

  • Representation with federal agencies and organizations that provide funding for farmers markets, establish national policy, and advocate.

 

Risk Mitigation

  • Access to Small Farm, Vendor & Producer, and/or Farmers Market Insurance.

  • Optional exclusive nonprofit Farmers’ Markets Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance.

 

Education & Resources

  • Subscription to the HFMA member-only farmers market master e-news Market Sense.

  • Access to the HFMA member-only Hoosier Market Masters online support group.

  • Subscription to the member-only FMC e-news Fresh Picks and Market Beet.

  • Access to FMC Farmers Market Resource Library, Market Manager FAQs and webinars.

 

Marketing & Programming Materials

  • Eligibility for collaborative HFMA marketing.

  • Listing as a HFMA member in the online farmers market directory.

  • ‘HFMA Proud Member’ badge for your market’s website.

  • National Farmers Market Week promotional tools.

  • ‘FMC Proud Member’ badge for your market’s website.

  • Eligibility for FMC member-only programs including POP Club, Discover You Can and Discover Market Fresh.

 

Ongoing Support

  • Entry to the national network of market managers via the FMC listserv.

  • Access to a volunteer team of practitioners to answer your most important farmers market questions.

 

Member-Only Savings

  • Priority announcement of events, grant collaboration and workshops.

  • Reduced rates on events, workshops and technical assistance.

  • Priority access to education, outreach and marketing materials and incentives

 

Farmers Markets, CSAs and Farm Stands are eligible for this $100 level annual membership. Single operator farmers markets and farm stands with multiple market locations are eligible for a multi-market rate. Full member benefits activate the first Monday of each month.

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