Vendor Applications for 2010 Due Jan. 27

The Western Wake Farmers Market (WWFM) is accepting applications for the 2010 market season through Jan. 27. If you are interested in becoming a part of this dynamic farmers’ market, please review our review our Vendor Application Process.

Market History
Last year, we started this market in an untapped area in Western Wake County that serves Cary, Morrisville, Apex, and western Chatham County. In 2009, 32 vendors sold produce, meats, seafood, cheese, eggs, artisan breads and pastries, wine, coffee, plants and flowers, and a limited amount of non-food crafts.

Our market is somewhat unique in that it was conceived by a group of Wake County moms with a desire to feed their families with locally grown food and then organized for the community. Our board and executive committee is comprised of about 10 women who support the market through vendor management, sponsorship, marketing, and special events. Everyone on staff is a volunteer, with the exception of a paid part-time market manager. Hence, the farmer or crafter’s job is to sell, and our job is to support the market administratively and to get customers in our virtual door, so to speak.

In addition to providing consumers with direct access to the farmers who grow their food, we educate the consumer on how to make healthy, local food choices that are environmentally sustainable. By partnering with local agricultural, environmental and green organizations, as well as cooks, gardeners and other experts from the community, we further our educational mission. In addition, we also facilitate the donation of farm food to people at risk of hunger.

The 2010 market will open April 3 and run through November 20.