Mission & Goals

Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market was started in April 2008 by Farmers of Orange, a state non-profit organization created for local farmers by local farmers.  All of our farmers and artisans live within 60 miles of Chapel Hill, NC and bring fresh quality produce, value-added farm products, and crafts to market year-round. 

The market is vendor run and operated by our market manager.  Every dollar spent goes directly to our farmers and vendors.  All items are grown, fished, or created by our farmers and artisans. 

Our Mission 
The Farmers of Orange mission is to create and maintain farmers’ markets that support farmers and the larger community. Farmers of Orange will create, expand and enhance the economic strength and viability of farmers in Orange County and the piedmont of North Carolina while contributing to the education and health of county residents.

Our Goals
• Create and increase opportunities for farmers to sell their products directly to consumers
• Create and increase consumers’ opportunities to buy local products directly from farmers
• Bring together families, neighbors, visitors and local food producers to create a sense of community and social gathering
• Establish vibrant markets that make our market locations a destination for tourists and visitors
• Provide a vehicle to educate the community on the nutritional, environmental, and economic value of buying local, sustainably-produced farm products.