Project Type: Education Only
Funds awarded in 2024: $49,066.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2026
Grant Recipients:
North Carolina Farmers Market Network; NC State Extension; Carolina Farm Stewardship Association; Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project; Carrboro Farmers Market; Cobblestone Farmers Market; Mountain Wise; Carteret Local Food Network; Durham Farmers Market; Farmers Market Management Services; Leroy James Farmers Market
Region: Southern
State: North Carolina
Principal Investigator:
Nora Rodli
North Carolina Farmers Market Network
Description:
Farmers markets serve as invaluable platforms for local farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and connect directly with consumers. These markets provide a vital avenue for small businesses to thrive, fostering economic growth and sustainability within local communities. By offering fresh, locally sourced produce, handmade goods, and unique artisanal products, farmers markets not only contribute to the local economy but also promote a sense of community pride and identity. These community assets don’t just happen, they are the direct result of caring market managers and other market leadership.
Moving forward, NCFMN will support farmers markets and the role they play in creating vibrant community spaces and market channels. The census also included questions about NCFMN to help inform future work of the organization. NCFMN is committed to providing statewide resources and training for farmers markets managers, boards, and vendors to support place-based market development.
Moving forward, NCFMN will support farmers markets and the role they play in creating vibrant community spaces and market channels. The census also included questions about NCFMN to help inform future work of the organization. NCFMN is committed to providing statewide resources and training for farmers markets managers, boards, and vendors to support place-based market development.
Type:
Conference/Presentation Material
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
This product is associated with the project "Cultivating Connections: Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture through Statewide Farmers Market Manager Conferences and Regional Networking Gatherings"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.