Farmers Market 
Funding for Development

Over the years, OFMA has received suggestions on how markets can fund start-ups, projects and development of a market as it matures.  Here are some consideration:  

Farm Aid - Support for Family Farms
The mission of Farm Aid is to keep family farmers on their land. Farm Aid supports organizations that work to maintain a family farm system of agriculture and that promote solutions to the challenges facing rural communities. Grants are awarded in the following general categories: farm resources, including hotlines, training, and assistance programs for family farms; farm action, such as educational campaigns and outreach regarding the benefits of family farm produced foods; food systems, including creating new markets for family farm produced food; and farm policy at the state, regional and national level to create a family farm focused food system. Nonprofit
organizations throughout the U.S. are eligible to apply. Visit the above website for more information.

OFMA's Market Resource Library provides links, contacts and excellent reading resources to help jump start a market.  OFMA also welcomes your questions. (info@oregonfarmersmarkets.org)