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GROW WITH CFM

Columbia Farmers Market (CFM) is a local, producer-only farmers market. All vendors come from within a 50-mile radius of Columbia, and all goods sold are grown, raised, or made by our vendors. One of the most anticipated, recurring events for locals and newcomers alike, the market hums to life every Saturday, bringing together farmers, artisans, and customers from all walks of life.

Since its first year in 1980, CFM has grown from a small, modest operation to a thriving, non-profit business in the community. Today, CFM boasts a permanent home in the form of the MU Health Care Pavilion, nestled within Columbia’s Agriculture Park. This structure provides a hub for the market alongside other valuable park assets, such as an urban farm, greenhouse, and a schoolhouse for children, enriching the community experience for all.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, CFM relies on grants and membership fees to sustain its operations. We need your support to continue to provide the community with access to high-quality, locally-produced food, a vibrant community marketplace, and to keep market fees at a reasonable price for our producers. These sponsorships play a crucial role in covering essential expenses like rent, insurance, staffing, and special programming, enabling CFM to fulfill its mission and serve the community effectively.

With over 192,000 customers served in 2024, CFM is ideal for local businesses to connect with the community. As many of our customers come to engage, learn, and try new things, making your brand visible at CFM is an excellent way to market your business. Sponsorship candidates are evaluated individually to ensure no direct conflict with CFM’s mission. By sponsoring Columbia Farmers Market, your organization shows a shared commitment to fostering a community that supports our local farmers and producers.

Whether you're a regular shopper or a local business, please take a moment and join us in building a stronger, healthier, more resilient community. Contribute now by donating or sponsoring.

If you are interested in sponsoring our market, please contact CFM’s Executive Director, Corrina Smith, at (573) 823-6889 or manager@columbiafarmersmarket.org.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

We offer a variety of programs businesses can sponsor, and align their brand with at the Columbia Farmers Market. To view detailed opportunities for each program view this sponsorship table. Or view the sponsorship packet. "*" denotes exclusivity for the program sponsor.

OASIS BOOTH SPONSOR: $15,000

FULFILLED

The Oasis Booth is the central hub of Columbia Farmers Market, providing essential services that make the market accessible and welcoming. It sells cash-value tokens for customer convenience, manages all food incentive programs, assists SNAP and WIC customers, sells merchandise, and serves as the go-to spot for market information. Sponsorship supports the operations that keep these critical programs running—ensuring families can access fresh, local food, vendors can reach more customers, and the market remains a thriving community space. Your support helps sustain food accessibility, local farmers, and a stronger local food system.

Food Access Sponsor: $5,000

Our food access programs help families in need stretch their food dollars and access fresh, local food. The Access to Healthy Food program matches SNAP and WIC benefits, up to $35 per market, making healthy food more affordable. Through the Produce Prescription Program, local physicians prescribe fruits and vegetables that patients can redeem at the market. A Food Access Sponsorship directly funds these programs, putting more fresh, nutritious food on families’ tables while strengthening our local food system.

Cooking Demonstration Sponsor: $4,000

Cooking Demonstrations offer a platform for local chefs to showcase cooking methods using local ingredients from CFM vendors. These demonstrations inspire CFM customers to sample new dishes, shine a spotlight on local chefs, and bolster our vendors.

KIDS ACTIVITIES' SPONSOR: $4,000

The Kids Activities are a weekly interactive activity for kids hosted at the market. These activities introduce children to the importance of healthy eating, gardening, and sustainability.

MARKET AMBASSADORS' SPONSOR: $3,000

Market Ambassadors are friendly points of contact for our customers, answering questions, pointing out vendors, and providing information about market programming and upcoming events.

MUSIC AT THE MARKET SPONSOR: $2,500

Live music at the market offers local musicians a platform to showcase their talents to the community, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the market.

Good Food Detectives Club Sponsor: $2,000

The Good Food Detectives Club motivates children to embrace healthy eating habits through a weekly take-home activity that educates them about nutritious foods. Kids earn 'Munch Money' for each completed task, which they can use to purchase fruits and vegetables at the market.

FARM TO PAVILION DINNER: $1,000

Monetary or in-kind

Our annual celebration of local food, now hosted at the MU Health Care Pavilion. This reimagined event offers a more casual, inclusive atmosphere, welcoming even more people to gather and enjoy the best of our local food scene. Guests will experience an evening filled with delicious offerings from local restaurants, chefs, breweries, and businesses, all coming together in support of CFM. A sponsorship helps offset the cost of the event while providing recognition leading up to, during, and after the celebration.

Safety Sponsor: $1,000

We compensate local police officers to ensure the safety of our markets and to maintain smooth traffic flow in and out of the market.

Don't see a sponsorship opportunity that fits your needs? Reach out to us to help customize one for you!

If you are interested in sponsoring our market, please reach out to CFM’s Executive Director, Corrina Smith, at (573) 823-6889 or manager@columbiafarmersmarket.org.