Kentucky Farmers' Market Association
"The voice of Kentucky farmers' markets"

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General Info

 

Why a statewide association?

Kentucky farmers’ markets produce more than $7.5 million in revenue for more than 2000 farmers across the Commonwealth. Decisions are being made every day by various entities that interface with farmers' markets that affect the industry. It is time the markets had a voice.   
 
There is power in numbers. Not only will the Association affect decision makers, but other benefits from a statewide association are possible. For instance, as a group we can negotiate for better rates for things such as insurance.
 
Farmers’ markets are a unique marketing venue requiring education opportunities directed at our special needs. The Association was formed primarily as an educational organization.
 
Sharing, networking and communication are more good reasons to join together to support our industry. 

What is in it for me?

At this time government and private entities are making decisions for farmers’ markets. These people need input from the people most affected to make the right decisions. By letting them know the real concerns of farmers' markets, these decisions will benefit each of us.
Use the Association to meet others with your concerns and join together to affect change.

How do I become involved?

  • Join the Association; as an individual and/or market
  • The Association is a young organization that needs your ideas,energy and support.  Join an issue committee and help change things for you and your market.
  • Mark your calendar now to attend the annual meeting in January.
  • Talk to your fellow vendors about the Association and getting involved.

Contact Information:

info@kentuckyfarmersmarket.org

REMIT MEMBERSHIP DUES TO:

Kentucky Farmers’ Market Association

c/o Lori L. Belling

2005 Meadowview Drive

Crestwood KY 40014-9261

GENERAL INQUIRIES:

Kentucky Farmers' Market Association

c/o Sandra Corlett

4306 Mt. Eden Rd.

Shelbyville, Ky 40065-9331

502-647-8929

corlett@insightbb.com

 

Keep Up to Date

We Found The Best Kentucky Farmers' Markets!!!

The Farmers' Market of the Year contest was a success!! Congratulations to  Meade Co Farmers' Market for tying for first place in the rural markets

with

Woodford Co Farmers Market

Congratulations to St. Matthews Farmers Market (Louisville) for winning the urban market category.

The competition used best practices to determine the winners. Markets may use the entry form - which is a list of the best practices to help make decision for their market so we have kept it here for easy access-

Click here for contest entry form

Can't open the form? Try this one.

OUR GRANTS WERE A SUCCESS THIS SEASON

Twelve markets participated in our Event Cost Share program.

Eighteen markets participated in our PR/Signage Cost Share.

 

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Check out our new members only section!

It contains a member listing that is searchable along with a forum.  So  members can now network with one another and discuss the hot topics that you the member want to discuss.  You must "sign in" to see the members only tab.

Do you want to join?

Click on the "Member Application" tab above for more information.  Use our new online application.

Cooperative Extension personnel receive a free membership. Join us in supporting Kentucky's farmers' markets.

 


 
 
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