Curious about how we’re creating marketplaces where you can shop local safely? Our COVID-19 safety plan is a living document that we’ll continue to update and implement as new best practices are developed by farmers markets across the country. We’re holding staff and vendors to a high standard of health and safety in order to… Continue reading COVID-19 Safety Plan
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TFM Recognized as a “Success Story” during National Farmers Market Week
August 2017 Great news, market friends! TFM was chosen as the first market in the nation to be featured in Farmers Market Success Stories. The series is part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Farmers Market Week — and what a way to celebrate! TFM is honored to be included. Created by the… Continue reading TFM Recognized as a “Success Story” during National Farmers Market Week
Food Access in Tacoma: Small Markets Play Big Role
Thanks to generous grant funding from the Taco Time NW Foundation, for the third straight year the Tacoma Farmers Market will increase the buying power of low-income seniors who qualify for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This is a big deal. Here’s why. Low-income seniors who qualify for the Senior Farm Share program will receive… Continue reading Food Access in Tacoma: Small Markets Play Big Role
2017 Season Preview
We’re so excited for the 2017 season of Tacoma Farmers Markets! Here’s a preview of what we have cooking. New crop of vendors, including: Art House Cafe Bates Family Foods Benny May’s BBQ Bona Fide Potents ChoklaTude Crumbly Bits Baking Company Hilltopia Bakery It’s Greek to Me Little Dipper Confections Reed’s Sweet Wine Rusty Wheel Farm Standard… Continue reading 2017 Season Preview
Join Our Market Family
Each year, we host over 90 vendors at our markets, including many farms located 5-15 miles from downtown Tacoma in the Puyallup River Valley. We showcase locally-grown fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, eggs, and seafood and locally-sourced, value-added products. We also host artisan-quality crafters and local hot food vendors, prioritizing those that use locally-sourced foods and materials.… Continue reading Join Our Market Family
The 6th Avenue Farmers Market to Close
TACOMA, January 20, 2017—The Tacoma Farmers Market regretfully announces that, due to financial constraints, it is closing the 6th Avenue Farmers Market, effective for the 2017 season. The staff and board members of the Tacoma Farmers Market are grateful to the community, loyal shoppers, and vendors for their support of this market. Opened in 2008,… Continue reading The 6th Avenue Farmers Market to Close
What a year 2016 was at Tacoma Farmers Market!
What a year 2016 was at Tacoma Farmers Market! Across our markets, we served 142,916 customers last season and saw $930,704 in total sales, $464,182 of which was from our farm vendors. These dollars spent by shoppers like you help preserve local farmland and grow the small businesses owned and operated by neighbors and friends.… Continue reading What a year 2016 was at Tacoma Farmers Market!
In praise of dreamers: A celebration of TFM founders Norma Honeysett and Marcia Moe
One day, while leaving her office at the Pantages Theater where she worked as the Director of Development, Marcia Moe witnessed a drug deal on the corner of 9th and Broadway. It was mid-day, in plain sight, with no attempt to hide it. That was a turning point for Marcia. She decided right then to… Continue reading In praise of dreamers: A celebration of TFM founders Norma Honeysett and Marcia Moe
TAPCO Credit Union Partners With Tacoma & Proctor Farmers Markets to Support Apple-A-Day Program
Program benefits low-income children and families by providing fresh, local fruits and vegetables Tacoma, WA (June 3, 2015) – The Tacoma and Proctor Farmers Markets and TAPCO Credit Union are partnering to support the Apple-A-Day Program. The program benefits low-income children and families in Pierce County by expanding access to fresh fruits and vegetables at… Continue reading TAPCO Credit Union Partners With Tacoma & Proctor Farmers Markets to Support Apple-A-Day Program
Happy 25th anniversary Tacoma Farmers Market!
Raise your produce high, it’s market time again! And what a glorious start. This past week, the Tuesday market on 6th Avenue, and especially the Thursday market on Broadway, were bathed in sunshine, bringing thousands of happy shoppers to booths brimming with bounty. An auspicious beginning to the 25th year of the Tacoma Farmers Market.… Continue reading Happy 25th anniversary Tacoma Farmers Market!