HISTORY, MISSION, & VALUES OF THE
ADAMS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

HISTORY

The Adams County Farmers Market was founded in 2008 with a goal of increasing farmers market vendor services while helping develop various food assistance resources much needed by the community. Since then, the Adams County Farmers Market has operated an open air, direct-to-consumer farmers market every year from May through October in historic Gettysburg, PA. In 2020, the Adams County Farmers Market received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS due to the high level of community-driven programs and initiatives conscientiously developed over many years. Our organization has historically partnered with many other Adams County-based nonprofit organizations to help promote, administer, and expand our critical food assistance resources, and that is even more true today. Click here if you would like to read more about the Adams County Farmers Market’s accomplishments.

OUR MISSION

To provide equitable access to fresh, nutritious food and support economic growth by strengthening the bond between agriculture and the community through our direct-to-consumer farmers’ market.

OUR VALUES

The Adams County Farmers Market Association believes that:

  • Our work helps strengthen and support local agriculture;

  • Our work helps strengthen and support the local economy and small business;

  • Everyone should have access to fresh, healthy foods;

  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and community at the market is critical for our long-term success; 

  • A farmers market is a catalyst for entrepreneurial opportunities and cultivates new business growth;

  • A vibrant farmers market provides a gathering place for residents and builds a sense of community;

  • Our farmers market provides unique recreational opportunities, events, and activities;

  • The farmers market should be a learning space and provide consumers of all ages with helpful resources;

  • Community connections and partnerships are fundamental to the success of our programs;

  • Our market contributes to the health, wellness and wellbeing of the community;

  • Our efforts support local farms, environmental sustainability, and farmland preservation;

  • A thriving farmers market acts as a gateway to increasing agritourism in Adams County