MFM Member Market Program

Mass Farmers Markets’ Membership program helps market managers build more successful markets by providing customized support and resources. Membership comes with a wide variety of benefits, support and marketing opportunities. And by joining as a member, you will be supporting MFM in its statewide work supporting and advocating for all farmers markets.

Annual Market Membership

  • Annual membership runs January 1 - December 31

  • Membership fee: $120

  • All Members are invited to attend and vote at the MFM Annual Member Meeting

  • Contact: Rick Grudzinski, Member Services Program Director: 857-299-1176, or MemberServices@massfarmersmarkets.org

Member Benefits

Discounts:

  • $120-$340 off Market Liability Coverage 

  • Discounted admission to Mass Farmers Markets’ Market Managers Conference

  • 15-25% off Constant Contact

  • 20% off Manage My Market market management tool

  • 15% off Marketspread market management tool

  • Free membership with Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) (a $40 value)

  • Two hours free general consulting.  Additional consultation at only $37.50/hr (50% discount)

Support & Assistance

  • Possible use of MFM as fiscal sponsor

  • Notification of funding/grant opportunities

  • Opportunity to receive funding from MFM-sponsored grants

  • Access to our Market Members Basecamp, our online sharing platform which includes:

    • An extensive library of resources and links

    • One-stop shop for forms, resources, toolkits & templates

    • SNAP & HIP support, including translated materials

  • Unlimited liability insurance consulting

  • Guidance/assistance with rules, vendor site inspections, and Board of Health matters

  • Guidance on how to advocate for your market

  • Opportunities to help pilot and develop farmers market innovations

Promotion & Marketing:

  • Member market special event promotion with regular social media promotion

  • Co-branding and publicity via social media

  • Inclusion in our newsletter with over 5,000 subscribers

Support the work of Mass Farmers Markets benefitting all Massachusetts farmers markets:

  • Regular Market Manager Zoom Calls

  • Annual Massachusetts Farmers Market Conference

  • Research and write-ups on topics affecting farmers markets

  • Development of lists of farmers market and vendors

  • Promotion of Massachusetts farmers markets through print and radio ads, our interactive map, and events

  • Administration of the Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupon program

  • Advocacy for farmers markets with lawmakers and state agencies

 

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