Farmers Market Federation of New York

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Member Benefits
The Farmers' Market Federation of NY is a membership organization of farmers' markets; their managers, sponsors, and supporters; farmers and vendors participating in farmers markets; and farmers market consumers.

Markets & Farmers
The Farmers Market Federation of NY maintains this database of all known farmers markets within the state of New York, as well as a listing of farmer/vendors, market resources, and associates who are registered with the Federation.

Events Calender
The Farmers Market Federation of NY publishes Federation events, workshops, and webinars and other public events of interest to the farming community or farmers markets. Registered users can even post their own events, provided that they follow these guidelines.

Electronic Benefit Transfer
The Federation's Wireless EBT Program provides point-of-sale terminals and EBT tokens free of charge to participating markets, allowing more markets to accept SNAP assistance and providing SNAP recipients with a low-cost convenient option to purchase healthy local foods.

Volunteer Program
We depend on volunteers - their time, enthusiasm and talents help us to staff and administer the many programs vital in making a difference to our farmers markets, farmers and consumers of all income levels, as well as the communities that host farmers markets.

Links
The Farmers Market Federation of NY has compiled this listing of useful links for the farmers market community. If you know of a web site that should be listed here, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let us know.

Welcome to the Farmers Market Federation of NY
The Farmers Market Federation of New York is a grassroots, membership organization of farmers' market managers, market sponsors, farmers and market supporters. Together, we have developed a spectrum of services to increase the number and capacity of farmers' markets in the state, develop the scope of professionalism in farmers' market management and improve the ability of markets to serve their farmers, their consumers and their host communities. On this site you'll find support materials that will guide you to the successful development, implementation and operation of farmers' markets. Everything from publications and guides to research to reporting tools are available to assist you in market development and management.
You'll find the networking opportunities through the Federation's list serv, sponsored by Cornell University's Community, Food and Agriculture Program, will keep you plugged in to market managers across the state for instant feedback to your questions and concerns.
The Federation takes a hands-on approach to working with communities and markets. A series of workshops and conference programs each winter brings managers together for training programs and networking opportunities. Consulting services are also available through the Federation for developing farmers' markets and market programs, such as the Farmers' Market Wireless EBT Program.
Support programs that directly benefit the farmers participating in New York's farmers' markets are a big part of the Farmers' Market Federation of NY. The farmers' market Liability Insurance Program is instrumental in keeping markets and farmers safe and healthy.
Finally, we encourage consumers across the state to visit their local farmers' market. Experience the colorful abundance of nutritious, high quality New York state foods, the aroma of fresh produce and the friendly banter of farmers and customers, neighbors and families. A visit to a farmers' market is an adventure, one that can be experienced every week in your own community.
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to support and promote the viability of farmers' markets through innovative services, programs and partnerships that maximize the benefits of markets to sellers, buyers and communities.

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