About Us

Annual membership to the Farmers Market Coalition and all of its resources!
Annual opportunity to order free Farm Bureau market bags on a per market basis
Discounted market insurance offer through Farm Bureau
Free phone consultation for markets seeking advice: contact Bob Shepherd for information
Networking and support: contact a board member or fellow IFMA member
Promotion of your market or business on the IFMA website and Facebook page
Eligible to vote at annual meeting

Membership

IFMA was organized in 2002 by farmers market managers from across Iowa. Our objectives include educating the public about the many benefits of locally-grown, fresh food; promoting farmers markets and continuing education for market managers and vendors. IFMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Current Board Members

President - Josh Dansdill - Northeast Iowa RC&D, Postville, josh@northeastiowarcd.org
Vice President - Kevin Umphress - Pleasant Hill Community Farmers Market, kevinumphress@bereanag.com
Treasurer - Lojean Petersen, Ames Main Street Farmers Market, amesmarket@gmail.com
Secretary - Kristin Eggen - Decorah Farmers' Market, decorahfarmersmarket.treasurer@gmail.com
Bob Shepherd- Washington Farmers Market, shep_farms02@yahoo.com
Jake Hawkins - Sioux City Farmer's Market, jlhawkins0@gmail.com
Julie Madden - Akron Farmers Market, sweetjam1979@gmail.com
KC Cupp - Buttercup Candles, kc@buttercuppcandles.com
Scott DeVries - Prarie City Farmers Market, prairiecityfm@gmail.com

About Us