Support the Market
Grow With Us:
Sponsorship
Opportunities
The Barnwell Farmers Market is more than just a place to buy fresh, local food—it’s a community hub that supports local farmers, small businesses, and families. Your sponsorship helps sustain and expand market programs, increase access to fresh food, and foster a thriving local economy.
Cultivate: $5,000 – Nurture Growth and Strengthen Connections
Includes all Harvest level benefits +
Sponsor sign on the market pavilion for all months of the season
2 tickets to the Annual Blessing of the Crops event
Sponsor recognition at a BFM special event, educational program, Kids P.O.P. Club tent, or other market initiative
Harvest: $2,500 – Your Support Yields a Season of Success
Includes all Blossom level benefits +
Sponsor sign on-site at the market for 3 months of the season
Harvest + (upgrade): $3,000
All Harvest benefits + an opportunity to sponsor a cooking demo or educational program, + an optional on-site booth for a day
Blossom: $1,000 – Help our Market Bloom and Thrive
Includes all Sprout level benefits +
Sponsor sign on-site at the market for 1 month of the season
Blossom+ (upgrade): $1,500
All Blossom benefits + an opportunity to sponsor a cooking demo or educational program
Sprout: $500 – Breakthrough and Start Small
Includes all Seed level benefits +
Social Media Sponsor Spotlight (facebook, instagram)
Seed: $250 – Plant the Roots of Community Support
Logo and business link on the website sponsor page
Logo on all printed promotional material
Market Vendor Gift
Friends of the Market
Become a Friend of the Market and help grow our mission to support a healthier community through partnerships, educational programming, and support for small and farmers and local food producers.
YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP US TO:
- Ensure access to healthy, local food.
- Provide a supportive marketplace for small local farms and businesses.
- Support vendors with guidance on marketing, regulations and operations.
- Offer free nutrition education programs and resources to improve the overall health of the community.
- Increase awareness of food access programs such as SNAP, Healthy Bucks and SFMNP.
Annual
Blessing of the Crops
The Blessing of the Crops is an annual outdoor dinner event presented by AgSouth Farm Credit and hosted by Barnwell Farmers Market and Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber for agriculture producers and supporters to pray for a bountiful harvest, recognize top individuals in the field, and discuss the latest trends in the agricultural sector. The event includes a fish fry and oyster roast, keynote speaker, and recognition of leaders in the industry. The event funds BFM programming as well as programming at the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber supporting local small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Annual
Ag + Art
Tour
The Ag + Art Tour of Barnwell County is an annual, free, self-guided event that celebrates the rich agricultural heritage and vibrant artistic community of Barnwell County. Held over a weekend in June, this unique tour invites visitors to explore various farms, markets, and venues throughout the county, where they can witness the intersection of agriculture and art. The tour provides an immersive experience that highlights the importance of local food production, showcases the talents of regional artisans, and offers a delightful array of musical performances.
If you are interested in sponsoring these events contact:
bob@southernpalmetto.org or barnwellfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Volunteer at the Market
We need you! We’re always on the lookout for new volunteers. Barnwell Farmers Market values our volunteers as significant members of our team. If you share our love of local food and vibrant public spaces, join friends and neighbors through one of our many volunteer opportunities.
- Market Operations – help setup or breakdown the market pavilion, work in the market info booth, assist with kids programming, sell merchandise, help out our senior market customers
- Market Advisory Committee – join our committee to help organize and plan the market season each year.
- Blessing of the Crops Planning Committee – have a hand in planning our annual farm to table community fundraising event.
