“At the farmers market I see all my family. In every eye glows the light of love. Here I am home.”
- Benjamin, FSFM Patron
- Benjamin, FSFM Patron
Mission
To provide a diverse, inclusive, vital, and vibrant community marketplace that offers convenient access to high quality, locally grown, farm fresh products. This permanent, year-round marketplace provides farmers with direct sales opportunities enhanced with consumer education about food and nutrition.
Vision
The Fulton Street Farmers Market is celebrated for growth in the number of customers and vendors from all walks of life who enjoy expanded hours and increased opportunities for locally produced food and related education in the city’s historic, central city location.
VALUES
The Market does it's very best to serve the community and build connections within, by adhering to a strong set of values that demonstrate its commitment to the local food system and the people that support it.
Good Food
We care about quality food that is local, healthy, and environmentally sustainable.
Transparency
We govern and manage our operations so that decisions, rules, and expectations are well founded and clearly communicated.
Stewardship
We demonstrate responsibility to our community, now + for future generations, while honoring our history.
Sense of Place
We acknowledge the importance of our connections to the neighborhood, the city, + the West Michigan agricultural community and the opportunity to create a vibrant gathering place.