Farmers Markets of Minneapolis Collaborative

There are more than 20 farmers markets and mini-markets operating in Minneapolis. The Farmers Markets of Minneapolis collaborative officially formed in early 2017. Current activities include collaborative metrics collection, marketing, technical assistance and other collaborative opportunities to build a more connected, accessible and effective market system, in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, University of Minnesota, Homegrown Minneapolis, Minnesota Department of Agriculture and other market champions. The collaborative welcomes and encourages all markets to participate.

Farmers Markets of Minneapolis Collaborative Strategic Plan

Vision

Farmers markets are thriving cultural and economic assets that support health and prosperity for all our communities and vendors.

Mission

The Farmers Markets of Minneapolis Collaborative fosters the vitality of the City’s farmers markets through strategic and informed innovation, advocacy, education, and cohesive partnerships.

Planning Team

A planning team is coordinating the collaborative efforts, comprised of six market managers, the Homegrown Minneapolis/Local Food Policy Coordinator Tamara Downs Schwei, and University of Minnesota Applied Economics faculty Hikaru Peterson and researcher Joe Nowak. Market Managers in the leadership team include: Martha Archer (Mill City Farmers Market), Elizabeth Day and Mel Anderson (Four Sisters Farmers Market), Emily Lund (Neighborhood Roots Markets — Fulton, Kingfield & Nokomis), Keeya Allen (Midtown Farmers Market), Mao Lee (Minneapolis Lyndale and Nicollet Mall Markets) and DeVon Nolen (West Broadway Farmers Market). Additional partners current include Evalyn Carbrey (Minneapolis Health Department), Mai Yang (Minneapolis Health Department), Amanda Chavez, (Minneapolis CPED), Kathy Zeman (MFMA), Helene Murray (MISA), Beth Dooley, David Nicholson and many others.

Current and Past Funding and in-kind support

City of Minneapolis, Funders Network, General Mills Foundation, Greater Twin Cities United Way, McKnight Foundation, MN Dept. of Agriculture, MN Dept. of Health Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, University of MN, USDA.