NAFDMA is a 501(c)6 trade association dedicated to nurturing the farm direct marketing industry. Our members are farmers, farmers’ market managers, extension agents, industry suppliers, government officials and others who are part of the thriving farm direct marketing industry in North America. Our members are involved with agritourism, on-farm retail, farmers’ markets, pick your own, consumer-supported agriculture, and direct delivery. They grow nursery and greenhouse crops, fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees. They raise livestock. They make maple syrup and wine, pickles and cheese. They sell at farmers’ markets or on the farm. Some have created the foundation for an incredible farm visit, lasting memories, and traditions. We also have a growing number of international members who are currently represented on the board of directors by an at-large director. 

One of NAFDMA’s greatest benefits is one that you can’t put a price tag on: networking and fellowship. Our members come together each year at the conference to ask questions and share ideas with each other. Our members aren’t shy, either. Our annual bus tour is a showcase of members’ scrapbooks, photo albums and videos. The flow of ideas—and the cross-pollination, as our executive director likes to say—is mind boggling at times!

One of NAFDMA’s goals is to give members the ideas, education and tools they need to increase their farm income. This happens during the convention and through the newsletter that are part of NAFDMA membership. It also happens when one member visits another. The ideas never stop flowing.

NAFDMA is governed by a board of directors. These directors are elected from five different regions of North America and five are chosen for thier areas of Interest. They meet at least twice a year and are nominated and elected by NAFDMA members. 

Executive Director:  Charlie Touchette, Southampton, MA

Officers

President:  Anne Holcomb, Apple Annie's Orchard,
Wilcox, AZ - Term Ends 2011, Renewable 
Vice President of Convention Operations:  Kerry Engel, Alberta Ag & Food, Edmonton, 
Alberta - Term Ends 2011, Renewable 
Vice President of Membership & General Operations:  Anna Lyles, Mesilla Valley Maze, 
Las Cruces, NM - Term Ends 2011, Renewable 
Treasurer:  Sue Roba, Roba's Tree Farm, Inc.,
Dalton, PA - Term Ends 2010, Renewable 
Secretary:  Eric Pohlschneider, French Prairie Gardens,
St. Paul, OR - Term Ends 2011 Renewable 

Our Mission Statement

The North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) advances the prosperity of its members and the farm direct marketing industry through education, networking, advocacy, research and innovation.

Our Vision Statement:

NAFDMA is a worldwide leader in advancing the farm direct marketing industry. We are renowned for:

Cultivating creativity & innovation...
Building strength through relationships...
Diversifying the face of agriculture…               
Investing in the future of agriculture.