We welcome you to join our Friends of the Farmers' Market community of donors today.
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The Many Reasons to become a Friend of the Farmers Market
Did you know that your farmers’ markets in Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville and Willow Creek are organized by a non-profit organization? The members and staff of the North Coast Growers’ Association (NCGA) believe that our Humboldt-grown foods are a critical resource that keep our families strong and our local economy resilient. While farmers’ market stall fees and vendor membership dues support the basic operations of the markets, we look to grant-funders, local businesses and individuals to support our weekly live music entertainment and to help broaden the reach of our community programs that work to ensure the health of our community members and our food system.
Today we welcome you to sponsor your local farmers' market as a MUSIC SPONSOR or a PROGRAM SPONSOR. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels to match your interest and welcome both community members and businesses to join us.
MUSIC SPONSORSHIP
Your MUSIC SPONSORSHIP helps support local musicians and a thriving market while providing promotional opportunities for your business. There are several levels of support to choose from. Weekday sponsors may choose between Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville or Willow Creek Farmers' Markets.
Arcata Plaza Half Sponsorship- $175
Arcata Plaza Full Sponsorship- $350
Full Season Old Town, Eureka Sponsor- $1,000*
Full Season Henderson Center, Eureka Sponsor- $1,000*
Full Season Fortuna Sponsor- $1,000*
Full Season Willow Creek Sponsor- $1,000*
*$1,000 or more also receives "Habanero" rewards
All Sponsorship Levels:
- Logo and link on NCGA website
- Recognition in social media post
- Friends of the Farmers' Market decal
- Listing as band sponsor on all music calendars
- Prominent listing as band sponsor on band signs at market
- Public announcement and thanks for your support 3x during band performance
- Option to include a small display at our Market Info Booth and hang a banner at market (not available for Arcata half sponsorships)
PROGRAM SPONSORHIP
Your contribution as a PROGRAM SPONSOR helps local families that can benefit from increased access to fresh healthy foods maintain good health and fight against chronic diseases. NCGA’s programs are diverse and strive to increase access to fresh fruit and vegetables for low income children, people with disabilities, seniors, families and other individuals at our farmers’ markets. Not only do these programs help vulnerable people in our community, they also support our local agricultural economy in the form of direct income for our members. This income benefits our local economy and helps ensure a resilient food system. Help us build a community where we all have the same opportunity to make fresh, nourishing food choices, and build healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime! Your support as a Music Sponsor contributes to making our farmers’ markets a fun and festive atmosphere for the community while supporting local musicians.
Our outreach programs are working towards a future where:
- Our community is knowledgeable about the value of local food and small farms;
- Our youth have exposure to the local food system through in-class visits, farm tours and farmers’ market tours; and
- All of our friends and neighbors can afford to buy the same fresh farmers’ market fruits and vegetables that many of us enjoy and need to maintain our good health.
At least 50% of your annual Friends of the Farmers’ Markets sponsorship will be used for the direct purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables by our program participants. Donations of any size will help to continue building a strong and sustainable local food system.
Our programs include: Market Match Vouchers for low-income seniors and families who receive WIC, nutrition education materials and activities that promote healthy and seasonal eating, and educational farm tours and farmers’ market tours for elementary students.
We need your help to keep these programs running strong!
there are two types of program sponsors:
Community member |
buisness |
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Listings & Rewards are good for the calendar year of donation
Dahlia - $250 & Above Sponsorship Level
Sunflower - $100 Sponsorship Level
Marigold - $50 Sponsorship Level
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Listings & Rewards are good for the calendar year of donation
Pimento $100 Sponsorship Level
Jalapeño- $250 Sponsorship Level
Cayenne- $500 Sponsorship Level
Habanero- $1,000 Sponsorship Level
Peck of Peppers- $2,500 Sponsorship Level
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yes, count me in!
I wish to support our local farmers market programs through a yearly membership as a Friend of the Farmers’ Market.