LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. Administered by the Department and sponsored by Farm Credit, the program provides funding to support local farmers markets as demand continues to grow for locally grown and made products.
“My administration is committed to making fresh, nutritious foods accessible for every community in the Natural State, and our local farmers markets play a critical role in that mission,” said Governor Sanders. “With this funding, farmers markets across Arkansas will be able to attract more customers, boost their visibility, and make Arkansas healthier – all while supporting the farm families who are the backbone of our state.”
“We’re thankful for the ongoing partnership with Farm Credit through the Farmers Market Promotion Program which helps address food insecurity and provides an outlet for agricultural producers throughout the state,” said Secretary Wes Ward.
In 2025, more than $10,500 in grant funding was awarded to the following markets across the state:
- Berryville Farmer and Artisan Market – Berryville
- Chaffee Crossing Food and Artisans Market – Fort Smith
- Crittenden County Farmers Market – Marion
- Fayetteville Farmers Market – Fayetteville
- Ferndale Farmers Market – Little Rock
- Fort Smith Farmers Market – Fort Smith
- Hillcrest Farmers Market – Little Rock
- Howard County Farmers Market – Nashville
- Izard Farmers Market – Melbourne
- Judd Hill Farmers Market – Jonesboro
- Lockesburg Farmers Market – Lockesburg
- Main Street Batesville Downtown Farmers Market – Batesville
- Market on the Square – Greenwood
- Music and Market on Perryville’s Historic Courthouse Square – Perryville
- Searcy County Farmers Market – Marshall
- Sheridan Arkansas Farmers Market – Sheridan
- Spring River Farmers Market – Cherokee Village
- Springdale Farmers Market – Springdale
- St. Joseph’s Farmstead – North Little Rock
- The Valley Market – Greenbrier
- Vilonia Farmers Market – Vilonia
Grant funding will be used to support a variety of promotional activities, including signage, local advertising, and digital marketing campaigns designed to raise community and regional awareness of each participating market. All recipients are members of the Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made programs.
Markets interested in applying for future funding should note that the Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program typically opens for applications in late spring or early summer each year. Funding is awarded to eligible markets in the order applications are received and remains available until all funds have been allocated. More information about the program can be found online here.
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About Farm Credit
Farm Credit is a locally owned and managed financial cooperative committed to supporting agriculture, rural communities, and youth in agriculture. In Arkansas, three independent associations—Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, and Farm Credit Mid-America—work together to provide reliable, dependable credit to farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners. Since 1916, the Farm Credit System has remained dedicated to its mission of serving rural America.
About the Arkansas Department of Agriculture
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture, forestry, and natural resources to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while conserving natural resources and ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit agriculture.arkansas.gov/.