SFMA Farm Relief Fund

04/28/2023

Give Big by supporting programs that connect farmers and the community in a reciprocal bond of assistance and education through the Sweat Equity Program.


Recently, our non-profit partnered with Nathan Hale Urban Farm students and assisted Vashon Garlic Farm in planting pollinator around the border of their farm.


“My dream is to get the farm to a place where we can welcome the community to learn more about where their food comes from. What sustainable agriculture looks like. Is it possible on a global scale? We are hoping to have an indoor space (remodeling our barn) to host classes on cooking, propagating native plants, etc. Having a farm and working on it is great, hard, but great. But it isn't the same if we just keep it for ourselves, we want to share it as much as possible. That is why I am so excited to work with your group!”


Robin Malory-
Vashon Garlic Farm


Working side by side with farmers to secure local agriculture while experiencing firsthand where your local food is sourced, its vitality to all communities, and what it takes to get it to your table.

To Donate to the Farm Relief Fund through Give Big
https://www.wagives.org/organization/sfmamarkets

02/21/2023

Don’t miss the chance to meet the Blooma Tree Experts this Sunday, February 26th, at The Ballard Farmers Market. They will be there to talk about their new tree & plant healthcare service.

Allen Tate, their plant healthcare specialist arborist, will be there to answer any questions you have about your trees and shrubs.

Who are the Blooma Tree Experts

Blooma Tree Experts are a locally-owned and operated tree services provider.

They have been serving the greater Seattle area for over 15 years and have served over 6,000 satisfied homeowners.

They focus on tree pruning and tree healthcare, but also handle hedge trimming, tree removals, and stump grinding.

Stop by their booth this Sunday, say hi to Allen, and find out what they can do for your trees!

Find the link to their website below
https://www.bloomatree.com/

02/14/2023

This Valentine's Day help us provide aid by donating to the SFMA Farm Relief Fund.

Washington State Farmers have dealt with aggressive winds, extended periods of rain and uncommon low temperatures that have taken their toll on farmland crops and infrastructure.

Your donation to the Farm Relief Fund goes directly into funding grants to help farmers recover, rebuild, and continuously produce the nutritional foods they bring to the farmers markets each week.

It is our pleasure and duty to build this community with you –experiencing the mission of sustaining the vitality of our food sources - creating equitable, accessible nutrition to everyone, Year-round.

Thank You!

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02/10/2023

This Valentine’s provide emergency aid for Washington State Farmers in distress.

Your donation goes directly to into funding grants to help farmers recover, rebuild, and continuously supply nutritional food to farmers markets each week.

To donate visit our website. Link is in our instagram profile.

12/02/2022

Looking for a unique gift for someone who loves art, farmers markets, and supporting a great cause?

Stop by the nonprofit booth at the Ballard Farmers Market this Sunday and check out this out this beautiful poster available for $20.

All proceeds go to the Farm Relief Fund. A fund that provides direct assistance to farmers and food processors experiencing hardship.

The original art piece was painted and donated by

11/29/2022

Giving Tuesday is here!

Help us meet our fundraising goal for the Farm Relief Fund for the year.

The Farm Relief Fund offers direct assistance to farmers and food processors experience hardship and the development of future farmers.

Take this opportunity to sign on as a keeper of the community, we thank you for everything you do.

To donate

https://www.wagives.org/organization/sfmamarkets

11/28/2022

is just one day away!

Help us meet our fundraising goal for the Farm Relief Fund.

What Farm Relief means for the entire community

-Providing direct assistance to farmers and food processors experiencing hardship

-Supporting educational programs for future farmers

-Providing direct access to farm-raised, nutritional food in our urban communities, year-round.

Let’s do this!

To donate go to https://www.wagives.org/organization/sfmamarkets

11/04/2022

As we conclude a milestone year, we invite you to close out 2022 with a gift of perseverance. Thank you for being here.

MissionSFMA Market Association is a Washington State 501(c) 3 non-profit (in partnership with SFMA) at the Ballard, Madrona, and Wallingford Farmers Markets. Our mission is to keep local food and resources sustainable by way of our Farm Relief Fund....

11/03/2022

Happy Holidays! Be the first to reserve your winter wreath in support of the Farm Relief Fund.

This fundraiser is a collective effort to facilitate relationships with you! The farmers markets are a concrete extension of the farm lands and creative kitchens where we can all congregate to make a living, support the local economy, access local organic foods and be in community.  Thank you for being here.

Donation: $25 (Tax deductible - due at pick up)

Pick-Up Location: The non-profit booth at the Ballard Farmers Market (Corner of 22nd Ave & Ballard Ave NW)

When: November 20th or November 27th. (Pick up by 1pm!)

Let's Do This!

Find the link to preorder in our linktree located in our profile or go to www.sfmamarkets.com/wreath-making-fundraiser-event

Have Questions? Please reach out to Joy Moody at [email protected]

11/01/2022

We know you have been waiting all year for an opportunity like this!

We need a village of volunteers to come have some fun making holiday wreaths in support of and No experience necessary!

The location

The wreaths will be assembled at the Nathan Hale Urban Farm Greenhouse in Lake City.

Nathan Hale
Horticulture & Urban Farm
10750 30th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125

We welcome you for any portion of the process

Volunteer Shifts

Monday’s
November 14th: 4-6PM

Tuesday’s
November 1st: 4-6PM

Friday’s
November 11th 11AM - 4PM Just drop in and create your own shift!

Visit http://www.sfmamarkets.com/wreathmakingfundraiser-event to sign up for volunteer shifts

Working together with your community family to lift and preserve the spirit of our neighborhoods while supporting each other in maintaining our vitality through sustainable local efforts.

Thank you and there will be Cider!

10/22/2022

Wreath Making Fundraiser Event

We know you've been waiting all year for an opportunity like this!

We need a village of folks to come have fun making holiday wreaths to support the Farm Relief Fund and the https://www.nathanhaleurbanfarm.org/
No experience necessary!

Location

The wreaths will be assembled at the Nathan Hale Urban Farm Greenhouse in Lake City. Select the date and times that you are available to lend your hands and good vibes from the schedule below.

Nathan Hale Horticulture & Urban Farm 10750 30th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125

We welcome you for any portion of the process.

Go to www.sfmamarkets.com/wreathmakingfundraiser-event to sign up for volunteer shifts

Volunteer Shifts

Monday’s

November 7th: 4-6pm
November 14th: 4-6pm

Tuesday’s

November 1st: 4-6pm
November 8th: 4-6pm
November 15th: 4-6pm

Friday’s

November 11th: 4-6pm

Working together with your community family to lift and preserve the spirit of our neighborhoods while supporting each other in maintaining our vitality through sustainable local efforts.

Thank You and There Will Be Cider!!

10/20/2022

We are reaching out and asking for any greens/specialty items that people are willing to donate for our wreath making fundraiser happening early November in support of the Farm Relief Fund and

We are looking for the following items.

Variegated Holy
Blue Spruce
Native and Ornamental Grasses
Pine Cones
Juniper Berries
Alder Berries
Birch Branches

If you have any of these items and are willing to donate them please bring them to the information booth at the Ballard Farmers Market on October 23rd, 30th, or November 6th.

We are also asking for volunteers for going out on the peninsula Saturday, October 29th and foraging for greens. You would be responsible for your own transportation, gloves and dressing for the weather. We will have the tools required for getting the job done. If you are interested in participating in this adventure email Joy Moody at [email protected]

For more information on the volunteer opportunities for the wreath making fundraiser event please visit www.sfmamarkets.com/wreathmakingfundraiser-event

Thank you for all your support!