Friends of the Farmers' Market

New for 2018, we welcome you to join our Friends of the Farmers Market community of donors.

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 help broaden the reach of our community programs that work to ensure the health of our community members and our food system.

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.

We need your help to keep these programs running strong!

We welcome you to become a Friend of the Farmers’ Market to help strengthen our local food system and support our small Humboldt County farmers. Your contribution as a Friend of the Farmers’ Market also 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.

Program Sponsor: 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.

Featured Programs:

NCGA’s SSI Market Match Voucher Program supplies fruit and veggie vouchers to community members who receive SSI (Supplemental Security Income) government benefits. SSI recipients are most often people over the age of 65 with severe disabilities that prevent stable employment. These individuals have incomes well below the poverty line and do not qualify for the SNAP program (previously known as food stamps) in the state of California. Many program participants have told us that fresh fruits and vegetables were previously an unaffordable luxury.

Other programs include: 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.

Music Sponsor: Your 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.

We hope you will join your friends and neighbors by Becoming a Friend of the Farmers Market.

sponsorship is easy!

We have two Friends of the Farmers Market programs. One is tailored to fit the needs of Businesses and the other is for Community members. Check them out below.

FRIENDS OF THE FARMERS MARKET

community member

Dahlia - $250 & Above Sponsorship Level

Listing and link the northcoastgrowersassociation.org sponsor page to your website
Listing on our Market Kiosk
NCGA Tote Bag, Farmers Market Poster
A Friends of the Farmers Market decal

Sunflower - $100 Sponsorship Level

Listing on our Market Kiosk
Farmers Market Poster
A Friends of the Farmers Market decal

Marigold - $50 Sponsorship Level

Farmers Market Poster
A Friends of the Farmers Market decal