The Midtown Farmers Market creates a vibrant space in South Minneapolis that connects residents and local food producers in a beautiful, beneficial economic and cultural exchange. The Midtown Farmers Market is a community-based food system that assures equitable access to healthy, locally produced food, supports reinvestment in the community, and provides for the long-term viability of our foodshed.
Here’s a little bit about our 2018 season –
- Hosted 45 total markets with over 45,000 market goers
- Brought over $73,000 into the local food economy
- Including over $15,000 of Market Bucks supported by Hunger Solutions
- Facilitated monthly musical, literary and tactile arts
- Experienced several cooking demonstrations
- Ran 3 blood drives
- Celebrated East African Cultural Day
- Exercised with yoga and zumba instructors
- Welcomed 9 new vendors through the TryIt! Program
- Supported over 75 local farmers and growers, artists, prepared food vendors and ready-to-eat food vendors
Friends and partners with the Midtown Farmers Market are working hard to finalizing plans for a “forever home” at the plaza on the corner of East Lake St and Hiawatha Ave / Metro Transit Light Rail Hub. During this transition, there will be inevitable bumps and bruises. Please help us ensure that the market continues to grow and strengthen!
You can make your contribution here.
