RECOF

Regional Coalition For Farmers Markets

Our coalition brings together farmers, food producers, market organizers, community members, and stakeholders to collaborate, share resources, and advocate for the importance of farmers markets in our communities and entire region.

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20 Local Markets

  • Our Mission

    Our mission is to cultivate vibrant farmers markets that provide access to fresh, locally grown produce, supporting small-scale farmers and food producers, and foster community connections.

  • Top-Quality Healthy Foods Produce

    We believe that farmers markets play a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyles, preserving agricultural heritage, and boosting local economies.

What We Do

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Advocacy and Policy Support

We advocate for policies that benefit farmers markets, such as funding, regulations, and programs that promote local agriculture and food access. We work to create a supportive environment for farmers markets to thrive.

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Education and Training

We provide resources, training, and workshops for market managers, vendors, and farmers. This includes best practices in marketing, food safety, financial management, and customer engagement to help improve the overall effectiveness and sustainability of markets.

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Networking and Collaboration

We foster connections between farmers, vendors, community organizations, and consumers. By creating a network, they facilitate sharing of resources, experiences, and ideas, which can lead to collaborative initiatives, joint marketing efforts, and community-building activities.

Get Involved

Join us in our efforts to support and strengthen farmers markets in our communities! Here are some ways you can get involved:

  • Become a Member: Join our coalition as a member and participate in our advocacy, education, and collaboration initiatives.

  • Volunteer: Volunteer your time and skills to support farmers markets and community events organized by our coalition.

  • Attend Farmers Markets: Support local farmers markets by shopping for fresh produce, artisanal goods, and other products from local vendors.

  • Spread the Word: Help us spread the word about the importance of farmers markets and the benefits of buying local by sharing our resources and promoting our events.

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Our Partners

Support Our Initiative

Collaboration is at the heart of our work at RECOF. We are seeking collaborators and sponsors who share our vision and are willing to invest in the creation of these new community markets. Your support will enable us to achieve our goals and mission. Together we can build thriving and meaningful communities through community farmers markets.

Donate to launch the next market.

Reach out to learn about all the different ways you can engage with us at donate@recof.org.
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