HELLO Market Supporters!

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets (CVFM) invites you to become a sponsor for our 2024 market season. We are sincerely grateful for our sponsors who support our markets, connect local families with local farmers, and help our local food economy thrive.

WHO WE ARE

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets’ (CVFM) works to provide access to and education about sustainable foods and agriculture to the communities in Northeast Ohio by building connections between our community with the producers of locally grown food.

CVFM was established in 2022 to continue the operation of the long-running Countryside farmers markets in Howe Meadow and at Old Trail School, both located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. These vibrant farmers markets have been in operation since 2004 and have been growing steadily since their inception.

CVFM MARKET IMPACT:

During our Summer market in Howe Meadow (May-October) we connect on average 1,500 (peak 2,800) members of our community to producers of local food
During our Winter market at Old Trail School (November-April) we have on average 500 shoppers per market (peak 1,000)
Provide consistent sales outlet for 60 local farms and businesses
Annually connect over 500 families with access to fresh, local food using SNAP/EBT, Produce Perks and WIC benefits
Generated over $1,140,000 in revenue for local farms, food businesses, and makers in our community

TO BECOME A SPONSOR

Below you will find a list of Sponsorship Opportunities. We value your dedication to local food and are so grateful for your support!

LOCAL FOOD HERO 10K

• A press release announcing the partnership

• Logo placement on all market materials

• A unique opportunity to feature your company onsite at our annual Tomato Tasting Festival

AND during the Saturday of the July 4th weekend, attracting nearly 3,000 attendees each year

• Premier sponsor recognition sign at the market entrance

• Company name and logo recognition on the CVFM website

• Receive social media recognition up to five times throughout the season

• Ongoing recognition in the weekly email newsletter

MARKET CHAMPION 5K

• Opportunity to represent your company onsite

• Inclusion on sponsor recognition sign at market entrance

• Company name and logo recognition on CVFM website

• Social media recognition for two weeks leading up to event

• Recognition in weekly email newsletter leading up to event

FARMER's FRIEND 2.5K

• Inclusion on sponsor recognition sign at the market entrance

• Company name and logo recognition on the website

• Receive social media recognition up to two times throughout the season.

• Ongoing recognition in the weekly email newsletter

GARDEN GROWER 1K

Company name and logo recognition on the website

• Ongoing recognition in the weekly email newsletter

Sponsor the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market at Howe Meadow

Be a Local Food Hero for our Summer Market