Big Stone Gap Farmers Market

The Appalachian Farmers Market Association (AFMA) operates to support and sustain a viable network of community Farmers Markets throughout the Appalachian region of east Tennessee and western Virginia. We are a volunteer organization comprised of representatives from each of our participating Farmers Markets. To meet our mission we have established the following goals: Goal 1: Create effective economic opportunities for regional farmers, food producers and crafters. Goal 2: Increase public awareness of Farmers Markets throughout this Appalachian region and to attract more customers to local Farmers Markets. Goal 3: Provide educational opportunities and training events for Farmers Market managers, vendors and customers that will strengthen and grow our regional Farmers Markets. Goal 4: Provide support and mentoring for new and emerging Farmers markets in our region. Goal 5: Increase the availability of fresh, local foods to households of all income levels.