MEMBERSHIP
A VOICE, A VOTE and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMeNT
Members have opportunities to serve on NCFMN committees, take on leadership roles and vote for Board of Directors
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NCFMN Connections
1) NCFMN MONTHLY CALLS
Participation in monthly call
2) MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Newsletter email including grant opportunities, collaboration opportunities, upcoming training, resource highlights, market highlights, etc
3) PEER TO PEER LEARNING
Opportunities to share questions with network and receive peer guidance on a wide range of issues including resource sharing, collaboration, skills and tips re: marketing, market basics, legal structures, rules/regulations, data collection and evaluation with managers across state
4) NETWORKING
Connecting with stakeholders, non-profits and governmental organizations to promote, enhance and engage in farmers markets
Connecting by NCFMN region on localized opportunities and initiatives
Collective voice as a network in advocating for initiatives like Farmers Market nutrition programming, state wide Double Bucks, Farm Bill, etc.
Education and RESOURCeS
1) STATEWIDE RESOURCE HUB FOR MARKET MANAGERS
Templates and example documents most utilized by market managers. Opportunity to collaborate, participate and view results of NCFMN Farmers Market Survey
2) TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS
Dive deeper into skills and topics most requested by market managers
3) FUTURE ACCESS TO ONLINE NC MARKET MANAGER CERTIFICATE COURSE
FARMERS MARKET COALITION (FMC) MEMBERSHIP AND ASSOCIATED BENEFITS
FMC is a national information center for farmers markets that provides high level educational programming and networking opportunities for farmers market operators. Whether you are a new or seasoned market manager, there is something for us all here.
See FMC Member-Only
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Voting membership of the NCFMN shall include the market manager or other representative of Farmers Markets located in the State of North Carolina. A Farmers Market shall be defined as two or more vendors meeting regularly in a fixed spot in North Carolina who sell products they grew, raised, or produced within the area specifically defined by their market as “local”; and may include mobile markets, popup markets, and market umbrella organizations
Non-voting membership of the Association shall include staff of non-profit organizations, government institutions or educational institutions with a mission related to local food system development.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
and application
Now accepting applications for both new and renewing members for 2024!
Members applicants will be asked to pay the annual fee listed below while completing their applications. Please reach out to us if the fee presents a barrier to your application so that we may discuss options.
Market Member (voting): $50
BIPOC led or Culturally-Specific Market Member (voting): FREE
Market Supporting Member (non-voting): $75
Those interested in a membership reach out to Program Coordinator, Nora Rodli at ncfmn1@gmail.com or apply HERE.
Market Members
Alleghany Farmers Market
Ashe County Farmers Market
Beech Mountain Farmers' Market
Carrboro Farmers' Market
Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Caswell Farmers Market
China Grove Farmers Market
Chapel Hill Farmers' Market
Clemmons Farmers Market
Cobblestone Farmers Market
Columbus County Community Farmers Market
The Corner Farmers Market
The Davidson Farmers Market
Downtown Hickory Farmers Market
Downtown Mebane Farmers Market
Durham Farmers Market
Edenton Farmers Market
Enka-Candler Farmers Market
Eno River Farmers Market
Etowah Lions Farmers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Havelock Farmers Market
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Kings Mountain Farmers Market
King Street Market
Lexington Farmers Market
Market Supporting Members
ASAP
Carteret Local Food Network
Farmer Food Share
Home Grown Collective
Jireh Family Farm
MountainWise
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Produce Safety Program
NC Dept of Adult Correction
NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
NCDHHS, Division of Aging and Adult Services, Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Leroy James Farmers Market
Marion Tailgate Market
Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market
Matthews Community Farmers' Market
Mills River Farm Market
Mount Holly Farmers Market
Nash County Farmers Market
New Bern Farmers Market
North Durham Farmers Market
Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
Sandhills Farmers Market in Pinehurst
Salisbury/Rowan Farmers Market
Secotan Market
South Durham Farmers Market
South End Farmers Market
Sunny In Stallings Farmers Market
Thomasville Farmers Market
Troy Farmers Market
Uptown Farmers Market
Vance County Regional Farmers Market
Warren County Farmers Market
Weaverville Tailgate Market
Western Wake Farmers Market
Wilkes County Farmers' Market
The Wilmington Farmers Market
Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
NC Farm Bureau Federation
NC State Extension, Local Foods Program
NC Cooperative Extension - Cherokee Couty
NC Cooperative Extension - Lee County
NC Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County
Triangle Land Conservancy
RAFI
Rowan Food and Farm Network