Welcome to the Kentucky Farmers' Market Association
Giving a voice to farmers' markets throughout the state
Kentucky will celebrate Farmers' Market Week
from July 25th through August 1.
This year's theme is
MARKETS ARE UP!
Visit the national Farmers Market Coalition website for ideas to celebrate the week.
KFMA IS OFFERING COST SHARE GRANTS FOR
KENTUCKY'S FARMERS' MARKET WEEK ACTIVITIES.
Information on free hand wash stations
and sampling kits on the "News" page.
(Deadline extended!)
Want to have EBT/Debit capability at your market?
Check the "News" page for details to help you get there.
(Deadline extended!)
Want to Join?
Click "Forms" tab above to print application.
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's In It For Me?
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's 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.
How Do I Become Involved?
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Join the Association.
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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.
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Use the Association to meet others with your concerns and join together to affect change.
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Talk to your fellow vendors about the Association and getting involved.
Email: info@kentuckyfarmersmarket.org
Kentucky Farmers’ Market Association c/o Stephanie Wetzel, 431 Hackett Pike, Richmond, KY 40475
