OUR MISSION

• The following statement defines our Market:
“The mission of the Lane County Farmers’ Market is to further the health of the entire community by enhancing the viability of producing and marketing Oregon grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants & animal products, through a democratic association which advances the shared values of
the Market community.
• The Lane County Farmers’ Market gives local
growers access for directly marketing to the
buying public through a centralized location.
• The Market also provides an opportunity for
the community to purchase fresh, in-season,
locally grown and produced farm products, in
an outdoor setting, while interacting directly
with the growers and producers.
• Lastly, as a not-for-profit corporation, the
Lane County Farmers’ Market nurtures the
values embodied in the growing and the
distribution of fresh food by providing access
and support to kindred community endeavors.

OUR ASSOCIATION

• The Organization: The Lane County Farmers’
Market is operated as a not-for-profit corporation, though is not tax-exempt.
• The Board of Directors is a five member, plus
one alternate member, council elected by the
membership. Additionally, there is, at the
discretion of the Board, an appointed Citizen
Advisor, a non-voting position filled by a
person from the community. Meetings of the
Board of Directors occur monthly and are
open to the membership.
• The Committees of the Farmers’ Market
include: Budget, Operations, Consignment,
Promotion, Tuesday & Holiday. If interested
in serving on committees, please indicate so on
the application or contact the Market.
Committees meet as directed during the year.
• Membership Meetings: The Market currently
has more than 160 members who meet twice
each year in the Spring and in the Fall.
The Spring meeting is to return applications,
confirm memberships, elect new Board members and to prepare for the season’s opening.
In the Fall, there is a review of the market
season, a discussion about the future and a
dinner for the membership.
• A listing of all Board members, committees,
staff, and a general timeline of all meetings can be acquired by contacting Market staff.
• Voting: A member must attend at least five
(5) vending markets (where three (3) consigning/ co-selling markets are equivalent to one (1) vending market) or record at least $500 in sales, in the course of the current season, in order to have voting privileges.
• Grievances: In the case of a grievance, first
bring the issue to the Market Director for
resolution. If the issue still remains unresolved, guidance can be received from the Grievance Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.
If further action is necessary, a Grievance
Form will be filed and presented to the full
Board for their consideration.
• Market Insurance: The association and
individual members are covered by insurance
should there be an accident or case involving
product liability. Please help one another
in using common sense, especially with regard
to safety concerns. Please bring any safety
issues to the immediate attention of the
Market management.