LCFM’s Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is a special plan of action that the market is able to offer to a small number of new vendors each year. This program is made possible by a federal grant awarded to the market by the USDA. We are about to enter our third and final year of offering this ‘New Member Program’ as funded by the grant. The program is designed to reduce barriers for new and historically underserved producers to sell at the market and aims to build strong, resilient food systems. This is accomplished by offering a cohort of vendors opportunities such as reduced booth fees, access to marketing materials, specialized training sessions, and a mentorship program. In 2023, we had six farms participate, and in 2024 we welcomed four new farms into the program. Every farm accepted has been in production for 5 years or less, has little to no market experience, and has demonstrated financial and/or social need. We hope that this program allows more up-and-coming farmers to become integrated members in our local agricultural community.

Our application period for 2025 has ended. Please check back in late 2025 for information on joining the program in 2026, or contact our FMPP Grant Coordinator Sonya (sonya@lanecountyfarmersmarket.org) with any questions.