The Farmers Market Authority (FMA) is a state agency established to
assist in the marketing of agricultural products by providing
information, leadership, and modern facilities necessary to move
agricultural products from the farm to the consumer. This assures the
consumer a better quality product at a reasonable price and a fair
return to the producer by providing a convenient, dependable place
through which producers and buyers may carry on the process of
marketing.
The FMA is controlled by a nine-member Board of Directors with one
member from each Congressional District, one At-Large, and the
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
Purpose
- To promote direct marketing avenues for Alabama agricultural
products.
- To advocate for the interest and respond to the needs of farmers
markets and direct market farmers.
- To educate farmers and consumers about the benefits of direct
marketing and the importance of supporting local agriculture and
their communities.
Logo
Our logo emphasizes the A in Alabama and Authority to create a
symbol. The green leaf in the center of the A represents agricultural
commodities and starts the circular movement of product around the
letterform, subtly implying the @ symbol (relevant to today's commerce),
but more so linking the product to the Authority which provides the
connection between producers and consumers. Green is chosen as the
second color for its freshness and its suitability as a food color.
Don Wambles, Director
Farmers Market Authority
RSA Plaza, Suite 330
770 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
don.wambles@fma.alabama.gov
Phone: (334) 242-2618
Fax: (334) 242-0536
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