Rep. Huffman Announces Federal Grant for the Marin Farmers Market

Press Release

Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Agriculture Institute of Marin (AIM) a $92,960 federal grant to complete the pre-development phase of the permanent home for the Marin Farmers Market. USDA awarded the grant through the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), which aims to support local farms and ranches by developing or expanding local markets, including farmers markets. AIM plans to create a permanent farmers market at the Marin County Civic Center to elevate the Marin Farmers Market from its current status as a temporary parking lot event.

"A permanent home for the Marin Farmers Market will bring the community together, increase access to locally and regionally-produced agricultural projects and support jobs," Huffman said. "I am committed to helping Marin County bring this farmers market to fruition, and this USDA grant is an important step towards planning the project."

"We couldn't be more excited to receive federal support for the permanent home for the Marin Farmers Market," said Brigitte Moran, AIM CEO. "This Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) grant will help AIM ensure a future for local and regional small-scale farms, bring about greater community health, and make local farm fresh healthy food and education more readily accessible to people of all ages and economic abilities. It takes a village to build a village, so AIM is inviting a community of supporters and contributors to help make a permanent farmers market and educational center a reality."

The Marin Farmers Market is an award-winning, 32- year old community asset operated by AIM which sources regional quality food from small and medium-sized direct marketing producers.

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