Mission Statement
Establish and operate farmers markets in Arlington County and surrounding areas in order to provide fresh, high-quality, locally-grown produce and value-added food items and to encourage commerce, entertainment and trade in local communities served by the markets.
Programs and Services
FTT is a 501(c)(4) social welfare nonprofit organization. We have designed our primary programs and services to:
- Enhance the economic vitality of local farmers, bakers, and other food providers within the mid-Atlantic area, and
- Build a strong sense of community identity and activity within the neighborhoods surrounding the markets.
- Make available to neighborhoods and residents excellent seasonal produce grown within 125 miles of our markets, as well as value-added food items created by small businesses in the region,
- Organize and/or participate in educational and other activities that promote the use of locally grown fresh produce and horticultural products.
- Organize and/or participate in those activities that, in conjunction with the operation of a farmers market, will serve to encourage commerce and trade in the communities served by the markets