Become a Member

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The WSFMA is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting vibrant and sustainable farmers markets in Washington State through member services, education and advocacy.

2013 Membership Application

2013 Application Instructions

Membership Criteria

To be a Farmers Market Member of the WSFMA, markets must:

Operate a farmers market in Washington State with a minimum average of 5 farmers per market day;
Adhere to the “Roots Guidelines;”
Carry commercial general liability insurance with WSFMA name an Additional Insured;
Complete an annual membership application, including 2013 Member Contract; and
Pay membership dues.

WSFMA Farmers Market Member Benefits

A voice in Olympia on issues and policy that impact farmers markets and direct-marketing farmers
Immediate participation in a large network of farmers markets, farmers, support groups and policy makers all working to help strengthen agriculture, food access and markets
A vote to choose the Board of Directors
Opportunity to help shape WSFMA by helping on a committee
Access to affordable, comprehensive general liability insurance for farmers markets
Listing in and Complimentary Copies of annual print Membership Directory
Online Directory listing with search and map functions
Member use of WSFMA logo on web and print materials
Access to WSFMA web resources
Email notification of updates, legislative and action alerts on important issues
Discounted registration fees for Annual Conference and regional workshops
Grant access and project support through WSFMA partnerships
Farmers Markets Today magazine group discount subscription
Access to resources and technical assistance through staff, volunteer Board and expert referrals

NEW in 2013! Discounted joint membership with the Farmers Market Coalition
NEW in 2013! Access to new Members Only listserv

Membership Dues

WSFMA membership dues are based on total gross vendor sales from the preceding season. New, single start-up markets enjoy a special fixed New Market Member Rate of $150.00.

Have Questions?

Please leave a message for Jennifer Brown, Staff Administrator, at (206) 706-5198 or email at office@wafarmersmarkets.com.