Welcome to the Appalachian Farmers Market Association website!

Search our site for information about a Farmers Market near you!

*Interested in advertising in the Local Food Guide produced by Appalachian Sustainable Development and AFMA?*

                                                          Contact Tamara or Eleanor at (276) 623-1121

Rates start at $60 for 1/8 pg, $95 for 1/6 pg, and $190 for 1/4 pg.  Larger options are available including full page ads.

15,000 copies are expected to be printed and distributed throughout SW Virginia and NE Tennessee for 2013 season.

The Appalachian Farmers Market Association (AFMA) operates to support and sustain a viable network of community Farmers Markets throughout the Appalachian region of east Tennessee and western Virginia.

We are a volunteer organization comprised of representatives from each of our participating Farmers Markets. To meet our mission we have established the following goals:

Goal 1: Create effective economic opportunities for regional farmers, food producers and crafters.

Goal 2: Increase public awareness of Farmers Markets throughout this Appalachian region and to attract more customers to local Farmers Markets.

Goal 3: Provide educational opportunities and training events for Farmers Market managers, vendors and customers that will strengthen and grow our regional Farmers Markets.

Goal 4: Provide support and mentoring for new and emerging Farmers markets in our region.

Goal 5: Increase the availability of fresh, local foods to households of all income levels.