About Us
The Farmers Market Authority (FMA) is a state agency established to assist in the marketing of agricultural products by providing information, leadership, and modern facilities necessary to move agricultural products from the farm to the consumer. This assures the consumer a better quality product at a reasonable price and a fair return to the producer by providing a convenient, dependable place through which producers and buyers may carry on the process of marketing.
The FMA is controlled by a nine-member Board of Directors with one member from each Congressional District, one At-Large, and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
Purpose
* To promote direct marketing avenues for Alabama agricultural products.
* To advocate for the interest and respond to the needs of farmers markets and direct market farmers.
* To educate farmers and consumers about the benefits of direct marketing and the importance of supporting local agriculture and their communities.
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