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member benefits
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FMFM is committed to providing specialized services to all Massachusetts farmers and farmers' markets. However, as a membership-based organization, we can allocate more time, focus, and resources to our farm and market members. The following are specific benefits of FMFM membership:
- FMFM establishes and maintains good, fair, competitive, successful markets with workable rules. On the average, FMFM markets give higher dollar value per vendor.
- Vendors receive promotional and media coverage.
- FMFM vendor-to-market referral provides opportunities for organized expansion.
- Informative meetings (both at the local and Federation levels) give farmers direct input into how markets are run.
- Mediation is offered for problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Networking opportunities happen within the Federation and within the larger agricultural industry.
- FMFM is a leader in Massachusetts agriculture as well as across the nation. Being an attending member gives you a voice in advancing our industry.
- FMFM is the farmer's connection to the Farmers' Market Coupon Program. This connection allows for farmers' to receive personal attention and training in the redemption process.
- The office staff at FMFM is ready to serve and assist farmer members. We are open to listen and expand in ways to meet your needs as they arise.
- FMFM has the unique capacity to provide professional consultation to member markets in matters concerning policy, marketing, management, etc.
- FMFM provides a centralized location for consumers to gather information about local farms, farmers' markets, and sustainable agriculture.
- Member markets can participate in FMFM's Market Insurance Program, receiving market insurance at an affordable, group rate.
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