Welcome to the Tennessee Association of Farmers Markets Website

The Tennessee Association of Farmers Markets is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of TN farmers markets and to serve as an educational resource for farmers markets and their managers.

About TAFM

 

A Farmers Market provides farmers an alternative opportunity to sell their farm products (fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs) and other goods, along with value added products, such as salsa, jams and jellies directly to the consumer at a centralized location with other farmers. It has set hours, a set of operating rules and may be sponsored by a local government, a non profit corporation or similar group. Vendors selling handcrafted items, baked goods and other products may be added based upon the rules and regulations of the market, to help enhance the shopping experience.

The Tennessee Association of Farmers Markets is an organization made up of TN farmers and farmers market managers.

Our Goals

 
  • Develop educational resources for markets, market managers and market consumers

  • Provide networking opportunities for farmers, farmers markets and supporting community organizations

  • Provide a unified voice on issues and policy that impacts Tennessee’s farmers markets

“Farmers markets are a huge part of our family business. We own and operate a 3rd generation produce farm. Through farmers markets, we have built a large and loyal customer base and built friendships with our fellow producers.”

— Walker Family Produce, Lebanon TN