We welcome new members! There are 2 types of membership: as a farmers market and as an associate. Annual dues are only $30 and include the following benefits:


  • 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

Current IFMA Members

About Us

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 - Kelly Foss- Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation,
kellyfoss.email@gmail.com 

Vice Pres - Josh Dansdill - Northeast Iowa RC&D, Postville, josh@northeastiowarcd.org 
Secretary - Lojean Petersen, Ames Main Street Farmers Market,
amesmarket@gmail.com
Treasurer - Barbara Ristau, Hampton Community Farmers Market,
barbr@iastate.edu

Bob Shepherd- Washington Farmers Market, shep_farms02@yahoo.com

Julie Madden - Akron Farmers Market, editor@akronhometowner.com 

Kristin Eggen - Decorah Farmers' Market, decorahfarmersmarket.treasurer@gmail.com

Kevin Umphress - Pleasant Hill Community Farmers Market, kevinumphress@bereanag.com