Enhance Bonds
Enhance bonds within the NFM family by sharing vendor stories, hosting meet-the-farmer events, and boosting market enthusiasm. Send updates to keep Friends informed and provide meaningful feedback on Market initiatives.
Friends of the NFM Program
Become a Key Part of the Nampa Farmers Market Community!
Nestled within the Nampa Farmers Market’s mission to connect local farmers, producers, crafters, and artisans with consumers, Friends of the Nampa Farmers Market invites you to champion fresh, nutritious choices and a welcoming community, encouraging deeper involvement across our Market family.
We dedicate time, enthusiasm, communication, and membership contributions to strengthen the Market you love, pairing your support with hands-on efforts that keep the Market vibrant all year long.
How Friends Strengthen the Market
Promote Education & Entrepreneurship
Promote education and entrepreneurship through workshops, events, children’s activities, and vendor spotlights. More connection creates more opportunities to care for and grow our community together.
Strengthen Community
Strengthen social gatherings and community building with volunteer-led events, setup teams, and a dedicated promotional stand. Gain valuable insights from Friends and contribute time, ideas, and feedback to the Market community.
Ensure Our Future
Ensure our future by fundraising for growth needs through calls to action, visits, promotional materials, letters, and more. Every touchpoint sustains the resources needed for continued Market impact.
Guided by the NFM Board
This program aligns annually with the Nampa Farmers Market Board, with leadership maintained by a 4-person board sub-committee at the Board’s discretion. Friends of the NFM supports staff and community efforts by expanding outreach, volunteer pools, community discussions, and supporter participation.
These commitments make sure every initiative benefits our vibrant Market family while considering the future growth needs of the Nampa Farmers Market for years to come.
Connect, Volunteer, and Stay Informed
Share ideas, respond to calls to action, and volunteer with setup teams or promotional stands. Together we keep our Market family thriving by broadening communications, collecting feedback, and ensuring every event reflects our community’s voice.
Friends of the NFM FAQ
What is the Friends of The Nampa Farmers Market Program?
The Friends of the Nampa Farmers Market Program is another way our Market family can connect, get involved, be heard, volunteer, and support fundraising efforts for the future growth of the Nampa Farmers Market. You are invited to be a bigger part of our Market family and make a meaningful contribution that impacts the Nampa Farmers Market.
What is the Membership Contribution?
In 2025, the initial, early-bird cost to join is $10. This annual donation goes directly into the Friends of the NFM fund. Every dollar supports the Market’s future, whether for new supplies, fundraising initiatives, or enhancing the Market.
What Am I Committing to as a Member?
As a member, you are committing to a deeper connection that unlocks the Insider Scoop on the Nampa Farmers Market. You will be informed about opportunities to give time, resources, feedback, and to stay connected in real time with our Market family.
What’s In It for Me?
Members are updated on volunteering, sharing, and engaging with our Market family, and will play a larger role in community events and fundraisers. Members also receive quarterly Market Perks, exclusive to Friends of the NFM community members—an inspiring way to invest and stay involved as we grow together.
How Do I Sign Up?
Visit nampafarmersmarket.com and click “Join Our Friends” to access the application and payment portal. Once registered, we will contact you 2–4 times a month via email or text. To opt out reply STOP; to rejoin, simply reply again to be added back.
Who Can Join?
Anyone can join the Friends of the Nampa Farmers Market. All members must follow our Market Vendor Rules and Regulations as applicable. Volunteers must adhere to all Market policies and follow instructions from Market staff and the Board of Directors.