The City of Tumwater worked with a group of local farmers and farmers market advocates to create the Tumwater Town Center Farmers Market in 2006. Since then, the Tumwater Farmers Market has been bringing together producers and consumers in a congenial atmosphere that promotes the economic well-being of local agriculture, the nutritional well-being of consumers and the social health and wealth of local communities.
The Tumwater Farmers Market:
The market will include fresh produce and processed food products grown and made in Washington, with preference given to local producers. Consumers will find a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, baked goods and prepared foods to meet their lunchtime shopping and dining needs and desires. A unique feature of the market will be a community booth, open to local nonprofits, state agencies, labor and civic organizations on a rotating basis for information sharing and community outreach.
The Tumwater Farmers Market is located on the southwest corner of Capitol Boulevard and Israel Road, directly behind the city’s maintenance and facilities building and is open every Wednesday from the last week of May through the end of October, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go here for Maps & Directions.
The Tumwater Farmers Market encourages commerce, entertainment and trade in the Tumwater Town Center that is conducted in accordance with the Washington State Farmers Market Association Roots Guidelines. The market also strives to educate the public regarding the benefits of preserving local agriculture and of making healthy food choices.
The market is operated by the Tumwater Town Center Farmers Market Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) association governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Members include a minimum of two farm vendors, one non-agricultural market vendor, two community members, and a Tumwater City Councilmember. A community member is defined as someone who lives and/or works within the City of Tumwater. Up to two individuals who live and/or attend school in Tumwater and are 16-18 years of age may serve as special advisors to the Board of Directors. Several committees of community representatives are chaired by board members, and guide market activities such as market operations, community relations, and events.
Amy Ellings Wash. State Dept. of Health |
Board President Community member |
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Ann Vandeman Left Foot Organics |
Board Treasurer Farm representative |
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Judy Andrew Starry Lane Apiary |
Board Member Farm representative |
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Nata Jo Hurst Wash. State Parks |
Board Member Community member |
njhurst@hctc.com
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Rebecca Lewis Wash. State |
Board Member Community member |
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Board Member Farm representative |
Market Manager
Tumwater Farmers Market
855 Trosper Rd. SW #108-219
Tumwater, WA 98512
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