Let's build a thriving local food system together.

Why Support Us, You May Ask? 

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Because you find value in the essential role your neighborhood farmers market has in connecting shoppers to local farmers and food makers and acting as a hub for community gathering. 

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Operational costs increase every year, whether it be COVID-related expenses, insurance, management software, site permit and payment processing fees, and there is only so much we can - or want to - pass on to the local farmers and producers we support. This year, it will take over $130,000 to create the vibrant farmers markets you've come to rely on for the freshest, most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables around. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we depend on the support of people like you - community minded with a great taste in food! - to operate our programs.

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Specifically, your donation helps us: 

• Provide a venue to visit and shop your neighborhood market safely

• Populate the markets with a well-rounded, dependable assortment of quality producers

• Provide fresh produce to our more vulnerable neighbors 

• Empower kids to eat healthy and try new foods

• Showcase local musicians and artists

• Provide space for community nonprofits to share their work

• Support skilled and well-trained market staff

• Procure market equipment, including tents, signage, permits, etc.

• Highlight the essential role farmers markets play in the local food landscape!

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Will you help us build a more connected, inclusive and sustainable food system in Central Ohio?

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