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

Welcome to the new KFMA website !

General Info

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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:

Email

OR

Kentucky Farmers’ Market Association c/o Stephanie Wetzel, 431 Hackett Pike, Richmond, KY 40475

 

 

 

 

Keep Up to Date

NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE!!!!!

#1- Click here to access our application for matching funds to sponsor events at member farmers markets.

#2 - KFMA offers mini-grants to Extension to hold food safety demos at Kentucky farmers markets in July and August. Check out the News page for details.

#3 - KFMA extends its EBT/Debit free swipe machine program. Go to the News page for the pre-application.

Upcoming events

28 Aug 2010 10:00 AM • Covington, Ky

 

Recent blog posts

11 Feb 2010 11:13 • anonymous
9 Dec 2009 12:34 • anonymous
6 Dec 2009 15:24 • anonymous
6 Dec 2009 15:12 • anonymous

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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