Membership
Join ILFMA and help keep local food growing in Illinois!
The Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA) is a statewide 501(c)3 organization that relies on income generated from memberships, donations, and grants to support, serve and strengthen farmers markets, farmers, local food producers and other community food and nutrition organizations. When you become a member, you also join a community that works together to strengthen farmers markets, offers direct marketing opportunities for vendors, and connects to consumers across the state.
Stand Strong United: Support the work of ILFMA and give strength to our collective voice.
Your annual membership supports this important work, strengthening our united voice locally, regionally, and nationally. All ILFMA members receive valuable benefits throughout the year, including:
- Discount on ILFMA conferences and programs
- Discounts on our Certified Market Manager Course and other training opportunities
- 20% Discount on Manage My Market, Farmers Market Management Software
- Discounted rate for ILFMA’s 12-Month Social Media Calendar
To become a valued member, join today.
Membership Options
Farmers Market
A single farmers market is defined as a seasonal venue where multiple farmers and vendors come together to sell their products to the public in a recurring location on a specific day and time. Two or more unique markets under the same management umbrella qualify for the 2+ markets rate.
Reasons to join:
- Network with your peers
- Enhance your management skills
- Grow your social media and marketing skills
- Learn good food safety practices
- Increase market attendance and the impact of your market
- Support ILFMA and its dedication to local food
1 market – $ 100
2+ markets – $200
Farmer/Producer/Vendor
This category is for you if you sell agricultural products, food, or artisan goods and services directly to consumers at a farmers market.
Reasons to join:
- Learn valuable marketing skills
- Increase market revenues
- Expand opportunities
- Learn good food safety practices
- Network with peers
$50
Partner Organization or Business
Any business or organization who values Illinois farmers markets and supports ILFMA’s work to ensure the continued vibrancy and sustainability of Illinois farmers markets, so all Illinois residents have access to locally produced fresh and healthy food. This category is also for the market organizers or parent or umbrella organizations that host markets.
Reasons to join:
- Support the local food system
- Increase access to local farmers markets for producers and patrons
- Help build economic and social opportunities for producers, artisans, vendors and communities
- Recognize the value of local food and agriculture, along with the benefits that farmers markets bring to communities throughout Illinois
- Support ILFMA and its dedication to local food
$150
Friend
Individuals (who are not farmers market organizers or vendors) who value Illinois farmers markets and support ILFMA’s work to ensure the continued vibrancy and sustainability of Illinois farmers markets and the local food system.
Reasons to join:
- Support the local food system
- Increase access to local farmers markets for producers and patrons
- Help build economic and social opportunities for producers, artisans, vendors, and communities
- Recognize the value of local food and agriculture, along with the benefits that farmers markets bring to communities throughout Illinois
- Support ILFMA and its dedication to local food
$75
Best Friend
Individuals who value Illinois farmers markets and can support ILFMA’s work at a higher level, ensuring the continued vibrancy and sustainability of Illinois farmers markets and the local food system.
Reasons to join:
- Support the local food system
- Increase access to local farmers markets for, producers, and patrons
- Help to build economic and social opportunities for producers, artisans, vendors, and communities
- Support ILFMA and its dedication to local food
$125
Lifetime Membership
Any individual or entity that values Illinois farmers markets and wishes to substantially support ILFMA’s work to ensure all Illinois residents have access to locally produced fresh and healthy food. Lifetime members of ILFMA may participate on committees and assist in a variety of ways.
Reasons to join:
- Recognize the value of local food and agriculture, along with the benefits that farmers markets bring to communities throughout Illinois
- Support ILFMA and its dedication to local food
$1,000
To become a valued member, join today.
Our Member Benefits Provide a Reason to Join!
- 20% Discount on MANAGE MY MARKET SOFTWARE: All new and existing users can take advantage of this extensive program to make market management easier.
- Discounted Member Rates: Receive MEMBER ONLY rates at all ILFMA educational programs and events. See our EVENTS section for upcoming opportunities.
- Discounted Rate for ILFMA’s 12-Month Social Media Calendar to ease your social media posting.