FARMERS MARKET

Greater Ozark Farmers Market

Bring the family out to the parking lot of Savors Grill in West Plains and visit your Greater Ozarks Farmer's Market. Local foods, produce, eggs, honey, meat, and juried* craft items available. Nutrition seminars provided by Ozarks Medical Center. Cooking classes and training on food preservation also available. Download Market Flyer in PDF | Download Market Banner

Fee Schedule:

• OFAC Full-Member: $100.00 with voting rights (includes liability insurance)
  • OFAC Associate Members: $45.00 (NO voting rights; includes liability insurance)
• GO FARM Farmers Market Vendor Only (not an OFAC member): $35.00 per year plus $5.00 per set-up (no percentage of your daily sales); does not include liability insurance
  • Visiting Vendor (1-time participation): $5.00
  • If you are not an OFAC member, you must show proof of liability insurance

Mission: Develop sustainable agriculture practices and markets for the area served by Ozark Area Farmers Cooperative (OFAC). Encourage local food production. Encourage healthy eating.

Goals:

• Develop agricultural enterprises which support and sustain this area which is designated as a “food desert” by USDA
  • By 2022 the region serviced by OFAC will produce 25% of the agricultural products consumed in this region.
• Develop markets for local producers
• Promote Locally grown Agricultural products
• Promote educational opportunities for local producers
  • How to grow for the public
  • Marketing, Branding, Using social media
  • Business planning, financing the operation
  • Developing value added products

What makes us different?

• As a member of OFAC, you receive liability coverage up to $4,000,000.
• Branding opportunities to promote and sell your product under the OFAC label.
• Member of AgriMissouri, Farm Bureau, and West Plains Chamber of Commerce.
• We will NOT take a daily sales percentage from participants; we feel a flat-rate fee of $5.00 per set-up will cover market expenses.
• Our goal is to become 25% sustainable regionally within 5 years and your involvement as a grower is vital to our success in the Ozarks.
• We encourage all members to read the AgriMissouri Farmers' Market Handbook (download PDF).