Indiana Farm Market Association

IFMA is a group of specialty crop growers with a common interest. This interest is to maximize the marketing techniques used and product quality offered in order to benefit the consumer and our economic return.

The IFMA is open to anyone with the above interests whether you market from a roadside stand, farm market, mail order, community farmers market or any other venue. Associate memberships are also welcome.

You do not have to produce all of your products to participate. You can buy products for resale to complement your own items. In fact, we work to encourage and assist in expanding your line of products.

 

What is IFMA?

The Indiana Farm Market Association is a group that supports and promotes the sale of Indiana farm products through reputable farm markets or community farmers markets.

 

 

 
How can I benefit from IFMA?

Ifma provides its members with information, publicity and materials, which help improve their markets. IFMA also works with Purdue University to offer every service they have available to our members.

 
When does IFMA meet?

IFMA holds an annual meeting each year in conjuction with the Horticultural Congress of Indiana.

 
How do I join IFMA?

Simply fill out the membership form and return it to the address provided.

 

Programs & Products

  • Each year at the annual Horticultural Congress, we sponsor a session offering information on various aspects of marketing your products.

  • In conjunction with the Indiana Horticultural Society summer tour, we organize a marketing tour to farm markets all around the state.

  • Members receive quarterly issues of the Seasonal Marketer newsletter.

  • We coordinate with Purdue University to develop programs and services for our members
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  • We work with the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Tourism Bureau to promote Indiana Farm Markets.

 

IFMA Board Member Contacts

Emma Alkire Morgan Co. 317-539-2653
Tom Roney Hancock Co. 317-326-2278
Debra Beasley Hendricks Co. 317-745-4876
Linda Baird Washington Co. 812-752-6694
Dave McAfee Lake Co. 219-947-4477

Membership Form