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The Madison County Farmer’s Market is an unincorporated non-profit association dedicated to supporting local farmers, artisans, and small businesses by providing a thriving marketplace that fosters growth and connection. We are committed to building strong relationships within our community, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring access to fresh, high-quality products. Through our charitable efforts, we give back to Madison County by donating to local food programs, helping to fight hunger and support those in need. Together, we cultivate a healthier, more connected, and compassionate community.
Giving Back to Your Community
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Support Local Farmers & Small Businesses
Your contribution helps sustain local farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs, ensuring they have a thriving marketplace to grow their businesses and provide fresh, high-quality products to the community.
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Fight Hunger & Give Back
Donations directly support local food programs in Madison County, helping to provide fresh, nutritious food to individuals and families in need.
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Strengthen Community & Sustainability
By giving, you help foster a more connected, resilient community that values sustainability, local agriculture, and economic growth, ensuring a better future for all.
FAQs
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Since the Madison County Farmer’s Market is a non-profit organization, we utilize the funds to pay upfront costs of running the market, i.e. promotions, advertising, insurance costs and other fun things like live music and kid-friendly events. Portion of the vendor proceeds will go to local food banks and/or charities outside of funds needed to maintain an account and pay needed market expenses.
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All positions with the Farmer’s Market are volunteer based. No pay is received at this time. The current market managers are Clinton & Kelli Eshelman of Winterset, Iowa as of January 1st, 2025.
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As of 2025, the Madison County Farmer’s Market is an unincorporated non-profit association registered with the state as of January 1st, 2025. We have not met the federal monetary threshold requiring a 501©(3) at this time; although in the next year or two we see the market expanding and growing where it would be important step for the market to become a 501©(3) corp. It also has many more tax benefits for donations to the community.
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Starting in 2025, the Madison County Farmer’s Market plans to donate funds at the end of the season to the local Winterset school lunch program and/or other local Madison County charities that are in need, such as C.R.I.S.P. and/or local food banks.
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Your donation helps sustain local farmers, small businesses, and food programs that fight hunger in Madison County. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community. Every gift makes a difference—give today!