Member Benefits
Democratic Voice
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A vote in HFMA amendments to by-laws and At-Large Board of Director elections.
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A vote in FMC member meetings and Board of Directors elections.
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Communication with executive and legislative officials on farmers market matters.
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Representation with federal agencies and organizations that provide funding for farmers markets, establish national policy, and advocate.
Risk Mitigation
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Access to Small Farm, Vendor & Producer, and/or Farmers Market Insurance.
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Optional exclusive nonprofit Farmers’ Markets Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance.
Education & Resources
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Subscription to the HFMA member-only farmers market master e-news Market Sense.
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Access to the HFMA member-only Hoosier Market Masters online support group.
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Subscription to the member-only FMC e-news Fresh Picks and Market Beet.
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Access to FMC Farmers Market Resource Library, Market Manager FAQs and webinars.
Marketing & Programming Materials
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Eligibility for collaborative HFMA marketing.
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Listing as a HFMA member in the online farmers market directory.
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‘HFMA Proud Member’ badge for your market’s website.
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National Farmers Market Week promotional tools.
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‘FMC Proud Member’ badge for your market’s website.
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Eligibility for FMC member-only programs including POP Club, Discover You Can and Discover Market Fresh.
Ongoing Support
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Entry to the national network of market managers via the FMC listserv.
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Access to a volunteer team of practitioners to answer your most important farmers market questions.
Member-Only Savings
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Priority announcement of events, grant collaboration and workshops.
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Reduced rates on events, workshops and technical assistance.
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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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