Washington State Farmers Market Association

Founded in 1979, the Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to working with farmers market so that they can thrive. Farmers markets support family farms, artisans, and other small businesses; showcase local talent and community engagement; and are key players in building local food systems and food security. The WSFMA is a statewide membership organization comprised of 115 farmers markets that follow the “Roots Guidelines,” apply annually, and receive services and benefits as WSFMA member markets. We support market operations, organizational development, and vendors. The WSFMA also serves non-member markets with educational resources online, food access support, our annual conference, “Boot Camp” for new Managers, data collection, and advocacy. The WSFMA currently has a 3-person staff with an office at Pike Place Market, a team of “Regional Leads,” and 8-person, voluntary Board of Directors. We work to be efficient, focused, and maximize our impact with limited resources by partnering with farmers markets to take on familiar and new challenges, positively engage in larger trends, and represent the market and vendor voice in public programs and policy.