Get Involved with Friends
Shop at Dane County Farmers' Market
Foodshare participants are welcome to shop at the Farmers' Market.
When you arrive at the market, look for the Friends of the DCFM Booth. On Saturdays, we're located on the State St Corner of Capitol Square from 7AM to 1PM. On Wednesdays, we're located at the Pecatonica Valley Farm Stand on MLK Blvd at Capitol Square from 9AM to 1PM.
At our booth, you can use your Quest card to purchase vouchers. You can then exchange those vouchers for fresh and local meats and produce throughout the market.
Wanted: Members and Volunteers
The success of Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market depends on its members and volunteers. Become a member today to help ensure the continuation and expansion of Friends' School and Outreach programs.
Become a Member
Please help us provide these opportunities and more by becoming a Friend of the Market. New membership options are available and membership benefits have been expanded! Our success is dependent on community involvement and support. Download this form and become a member today and share the benefits of living in a community that supports local food choices. Contact Danielle at friends.danielle@gmail.com for more information.
Become a Volunteer
Also consider becoming a volunteer with Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market. Volunteers are needed to plan or present school and food tasting programs, guide tours, or participate in the Food Share market program.
Volunteers get involved in any of three ways:
1) Volunteer to help at the Saturday Market Information Booth.
The Dane County Farmers' Market Information Booth is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, rain or shine.
Volunteers work 2-hour shifts and greet visitors, answer questions, and distribute free literature.
2) Volunteer to help at the Saturday Winter Market Breakfast.
The late winter Farmers' Market, held at the
Madison Senior Center,includes the very popular Winter Market Breakfast, a full breakfast for which the main ingredients are vendors'
products. The Winter Market Breakfast is organized by the DCFM's Winter Market Breakfast committee and is staffed by DCFM volunteers.
3) Volunteer to help Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market with any of their many Market-related activities.
To volunteer to help the Dane County Farmers' Market contact Ruth Miller, DCFM Volunteer Coordinator at ferngulley@mhtc.net
or you can send mail to:
Dane County Farmers' Market
P.O. Box 1485
Madison, WI 53701-1485
To become a Volunteer for Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market or for additional information contact Danielle at friends.Danielle@gmail.com.
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