Our Mission

The Northside Farmers Market exists:

- To expand the availability of foods that are fresh, full-flavored, unique,
  healthy, and nutritious and affordable to the Northside community

- To promote the sale of locally-grown farm products

- To contribute to the vitality of the Northside of Madison

- To provide an opportunity for farmers and Northside residents to interact directly   with each other rather than through third parties and to thereby get to know and   learn from one another

- To give growers and producers of local agricultural commodities and other
  farm-related products direct marketing opportunities

- To foster local and regional foodshed systems that support a commitment to   mutual respect, fairness, responsibility and accountability from farmer through   consumer

- To support the local agricultural base by seeking products that have been grown   and processed in ways that protect and enhance the air, water, soil, wildlife, and   biodiversity

- To preserve agricultural land use, support the local agricultural base, and ensure   the continued regional existence of our agricultural heritage

- To enhance the quality of life on the Northside by providing an activity which   fosters community and social interaction