Happy Halloweekend! We are so excited to see all of your fun costumes at the markets this weekend. Bonus points for farmer market-themed costumes! The wind storm last weekend made it clear that fall is here to stay, but we're still hoping for a bit of sunshine here and there. Stay warm with roasted veggies, warm bread, and lots of apple cider.
We are honored to have two new board members join us, adding to the community of volunteers represented on our board. Join us in welcoming Lauren Fior McCaffrey and Amy Magnano!
Lauren is the owner of Evado Public Relations, and she brings 16 years of PR, marketing, and events experience to the table. She's put her creative and strategic PR skills to good use in the local hospitality industry working with restaurants, retail, food products, hotels, and fashion and beauty sectors. "I want to help advance the vision of the markets in our ever-changing city and as we rebound from 2020 and come back stronger," she says.
Amy is a partner at Bennett Bigelow & Leedom Law Firm. Amy represents health care providers and facilities in complex health care litigation and licensing litigation, serves as external general counsel for local health care entities, and she also advises clients on a wide range of regulatory matters. As a part of the NFM board, she hopes to "give back to the markets that I visit every weekend with my kids."
Fresh Bucks enrollment about to end!
Eligible Seattle residents can submit a Public Lottery application to receive Fresh Bucks benefits to use for fruit and vegetable purchases at participating Seattle retailers in 2022. Whether you are a new or returning Fresh Bucks user, you will need to fill out the enrollment application before you can use your Fresh Bucks. The enrollment period ends TODAY October 29th.
In honor of Seattle Restaurant Week, we took some time to sit down and talk to some restaurants and chefs who shop at the farmers markets and support our vendors. We are so thankful for their support, and we want to show them some love in return.
Click on the images below to check out their stories on our blog:
Missing the seasonal markets already?
We'll be back at Columbia City and Magnolia one last time, just in time for your holiday shopping needs!
Thanks for eating local and supporting
Washington State farmers!
The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance (NFMA) is a community-based, 501c3 non-profit organization that operates seven farmer/food only markets in Seattle neighborhoods. Our mission is to support and strengthen Washington’s small farms and farming families, as well as the communities they serve. Find out more ways to support Washington farmers through our Good Farmer Fund. With your help we have granted over $350,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic alone!
