"We envision vibrant marketplaces where Oregon food finds its way onto Oregon tables increasing the rural-urban bond and bringing neighborhoods together by sharing our bountiful harvest and providing for the future of farms and families."
- Recruiting New Board Members
- OFMA Annual Meeting
- 3rd Annual Poster Contest
- Small Farms Conference
Recruiting New Board Members
OFMA is actively seeking new board members to join the organization’s governing body of 15 representatives from across the state. Board members engage in policy development, public advocacy, education and publicity to build support for Oregon farmers’ markets, family farms, small food producers, processors and artisans. Of particular interest are nominees with financial, political and legal expertise, non-profit organizational development experience, fund-raising skills, web development knowledge, and marketing know-how. Individuals who are actively farming and representatives from Oregon’s rural communities are highly encouraged to apply. For more information see (docs attached).
OFMA is always on the lookout for volunteers who are passionate about nurturing farmers’ markets and growing opportunities for Oregon’s family farms, producers and artisan crafters. If you are interested in furthering OFMA’s mission to sustain and promote Oregon farmers' markets while building community support and economic stability for Oregon's family farms, small food producers, processors and artisans, please fill out our volunteer application. Thank you!
BOD Application
BOD Information
Volunteer Application
OFMA Annual Meeting
Friday, February 24, 2012
Time: 9-4pm
Location: Westside Community Church
Address: 4000 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis
Click here for a link to a map
Click here to register today
Specifics about this event will be provided after the New Year.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at info@oregonfarmersmarkets.org
3rd Annual Market Poster Contest
This contest is open to all 2011 OFMA members. Eligible entries are posters from the 2011 market season (one per market). The winning farmers' market will receive a cash prize of $100!
To enter the contest, bring your market poster to the annual OFMA meeting on Friday, February 24th at the Westside Community Church. Each submitted poster will be displayed at the OSU Small Farms Conference on Saturday, February 25th for community viewing and voting. Winners will be announced at the end of the Small Farms Conference (5pm Saturday).
Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2012 at 12:00pm. Submit entries to the registration table staff at the OFMA annual meeting. Be sure to include current contact information.
Small Farms Conference
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Kristin and Mark Kimball run a full-diet, free-choice, year-round, draft horse powered CSA from their northern New York Essex Farm. Kristin will discuss how their unique farm model has evolved over eight seasons, the advantages and disadvantages of scaling up, and the importance of hanging on to a clear vision in the face of rapid change. Her book, The Dirty Life, chronicles their farm’s chaotic startup year. Kristin Kimball, Essex Farm and author of The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food & Love.
Registration will be $45 each or 2 from the same farm, registering together for $80 through Feb 15th. Late registration is $50 per person.
For more information click here