Goal and Philosophy

The market association's goal is to provide highly visible, centralized locations in Corvallis and Albany for mid-Willamette Valley and Coast Range farmers and gardeners to market high-quality produce directly to consumers.

Farmers' markets contribute to livable communities

Farmers' markets are undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Why? Markets meet certain community needs that had been swept aside in pursuit of a "modern" food distribution system. Farmers' markets:

• Educate consumers about how their food is grown and processed
• Support small family farmers, whose continued existence depends on direct marketing opportunities, and related small-scale economic activity
• Protect air quality and the environment by shortening the distance food travels from farm to consumer and encouraging sustainable agriculture practices
• Create a community activity that helps revitalize downtowns, riverfronts and other community resources

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Last updated 3-18-04