Who We Are

The Mission

Our mission is to promote understanding and participation in a local food system that supports sustainable production and increases access to local products. We achieve this by supporting local growers, producers, and consumers, especially those with low-access to fresh, affordable food.

Values

Vision

We envision a strong, robust, and resilient local food system where every individual—regardless of income, background, or zip code—has access to fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant food.

Our work supports healthy communities, economically viable local farmers, growers, and food producers, and pathways to self-determination through food education, producer support, and regional partnerships that strengthen our shared future.

Swampy Appleseed, a mushroom farmer from Coastal Georgia, carefully weighs a cluster of blue oyster mushrooms on a table scale at Forsyth Farmers’ Market. To the right, baskets overflow with white and pink oyster mushrooms. Photo by Brian Bonsteel.

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A staff member from Billy’s Botanicals chats with customers at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market Saturday Market. In front of them, a table overflows with bags of fresh herbs and leafy greens grown on their Coastal Georgia farm. Photo by Brian Bonsteel.

The Market Board

Meet the Market Team

  • Asia Harold

    Executive Director

  • Cami Sockow

    Saturday Market Manager

  • Cristina Carrascal

    Bi-lingual Community Outreach and SNAP Coordinator

  • Jody Trumbull

    AmeriCorps VISTA, Development and Communications