The Chicago Farmers Market Collective (CFMC) was founded in July 2018 by a small group of Independent Farmers Market Managers and Directors operating in the City of Chicago. The intention of the group was to develop more consistent and equitable communications between the markets themselves as well as with the City of Chicago, State of Illinois and other local food access initiatives.

Today, members include more than 70 folks working with Chicago-based farmers markets  - directors, managers, staff - and an ever-growing group of related partner organizations.

Our mission is to advance the local food economy through a network of community-based farmers markets in the City of Chicago. We envision an equitable, sustainable local food system in the Chicago region. We are united by our common goal to provide all Chicagoans with access to locally grown, nutrient dense food. We strive to support our markets, communities, vendors, customers and one another through resource and knowledge sharing.