2023 Kentucky Farm Bureau

Certified Farm Market Enrollment

 

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Kentucky Farm Bureau launched the Certified Farm Market program in 1996 to help farmers market their fruits and vegetables directly to consumers across the Commonwealth. The program is a voluntary program that supports farm market operations that are committed to providing customers with locally grown, quality products, and service. Participating markets adhere to program requirements set forth by Kentucky Farm Bureau and have developed a reputation for meeting the highest standards of quality, freshness, and market appeal.

 

WHY JOIN

 

►CREDIBILITY
Set your market apart. Markets in our program are recognized for providing customers with quality products and excellent service.

►DISCOUNTS
Exclusive supplier discounts and access to a businessowner's policy designed to help meet the unique needs of our certified farm market members. *

►MEMBER NETWORK
Network with other market members in a private Facebook
® group and gain access to various tours, conferences, and a training event throughout the year.

►RESOURCES
Exclusive access to customizable marketing templates, educational resources, best practices information, risk management resources, and more. 

►VISIBILITY
Get noticed with increased exposure through our publications, directories, website, social media platforms, and public relations efforts.

►VOICE
We advocate on your behalf. Gain a voice through our state and national advocacy efforts and have opportunities to speak to your representatives.


* Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company offers a Businessowner's Policy (BOP) designed to help meet the unique needs of certified markets. The customizable BOP provides a package of property and liability coverages to help cover risks involved in you commercial, non-farm operations. This policy could include many of the unique exposures certified markets might experience.


 

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 

To be eligible for membership, markets must:
 

► Display the Certified Farm Market sign and other promotional materials 

► Be farm-oriented with locally grown products and/or agritourism activities

► Sell a majority of items that are grown, produced or raised by the owner

► Be a current Kentucky Farm Bureau member

► Have a permanent structure (independent of living quarters)

► Offer quality products at fair market prices

► Have a clean market and safe environment

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLENT FEE

 

Early discount enrollment fee
(by November 15, 2022)
$100.00

General enrollment fee
(after November 15, 2022)
$150.00

 

 

CONTACT US
 

For more information regarding the 2023 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program, please contact:

Fran McCall

Commodity Specialist, Certified Farm Market Coordinator

Fran.McCall@kyfb.com

(502) 495-5000 ext. 7238