INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE CAMAS FARMER’S MARKET TODAY!
Be a part of our “Plant the Seed” campaign
by choosing the method of support that works best for you.
Click Here to Sustain the market with a monthly donation.
Become a “Friend of the Camas Farmer’s Market” by committing to a recurring monthly donation at the level that feels comfortable for you. For what you’re currently paying for a cup of coffee, you can sustain the market each month, and make an impact all year long!
Click Here to Shop for important market supplies from our Amazon Wishlist.
This list is full of necessary items that are crucial to our market running smoothly. You’ll find tires for our shared shopping carts, cooking supplies for kids culinary education, replacement equipment for our music booth, and much m_2024 CFM Sponsorship Menu (9) (1)ore. We will update this list monthly during the season, so check back often! This list makes supporting the market a snap for anyone who currently uses Amazon, and the items will ship directly to us.
Click Here to Donate directly to the Camas Farmer’s Market
You can make a one time donation to the market, at the level of your choosing. We know that there are numerous worthy causes, and we sincerely appreciate your generous support.
Click Here to learn how to Sponsor the Camas Farmer’s Market
We offer many levels of sponsorship for local businesses, organizations, and individuals with our Healthy Living SponsorshipProgram. Please contact us at info@camasfarmersmarket.org for additional information.
What does your support mean to the Camas Farmer’s Market Vendors, Musicians, Shoppers, Volunteers, and Staff?
Your support enables us to provide free kids activities, community chef demos, and fresh food access outreach. This support helps pay musicians, and supports staff wages. We couldn’t run the Camas Farmer’s Market without this vital support! Please consider all of the above options, and invest in your Camas Farmer’s Market today.
The Camas Farmers Market is a 501(C)3 organization working to increase access to healthy and local foods in Camas and East Clark County. In addition to promoting small farms and food producers, a large part of the Camas Farmer’s Market mission includes providing healthy living education and outreach to vulnerable populations. We believe that we can foster a healthier and more sustainable Clark County through workshops and tips that show consumers how simple organic and local living can be.
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Click Here to see our full 2025 Camas Farmer’s Market Report!
2025 Program Highlights At a Glance:
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Despite 1 reduced market due to extreme heat, the market saw an average of 1608 customers attending each Wednesday
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Opening day Health Fair featured 15 local wellness practitioners, providing information and resources to support a healthy lifestyle
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Partnered with the Camas Lions Club provided no cost vision screenings for children in our community
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Distributed $8,428 in SNAP dollars, plus $7,500 in SNAP Match funds and $1,750 in SNAP Tour Bonus funds, providing necessary support to families at risk for food scarcity
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Monthly Special Events engaged the community, celebrated local foods and promoted the spirit of our farmer’s market: Health Fair, Berry Days, Veggie Fest & Veggie Derby, Volunteer Fair, Community Food & Resource Fair and our annual Harvest Festival
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2,984 children, ages 9-11, participated in engaging learning activities and received $5868 in fresh fruits and vegetables, through our Produce Pals program
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Partnered with The Tod & Maxine McClaskey Culinary Institute for weekly Chef Demos. Students in the program earned credit while sharing their culinary skills with market shoppers
- Hosted two Student Interns, which increased our marketing capacity and our social media presence, and helped us launch a community Composting Program Pilot, with the help of our partners at EatWell Camas Community Garden
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Increased Participation in SNAP Market Tours, in partnership with WSU SNAP-Ed. These tours educated 70 families how to better use their SNAP Benefits in the Market, and awarded them an additional $1750 for participating in the SNAP Tour Program. WSU Master Gardeners were available each week to educate, demonstrate and provide information regarding home gardening
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Weekly entertainment by local musicians engage customers and add to the festive feel of the market
The Camas Farmer’s Market continues to be the place where people gather, connect, and celebrate their local farmers and producers. We are grateful for the support of shoppers, vendors, volunteers, partners, and everyone who chooses to make the market a part of their Wednesday routine.
Volunteer Information
Your talent is welcomed at the market, to cultivate a place that connects community and nurtures small family farms. We welcome individuals and groups. Many hands make for light work. Whether your interest is working with us on market day or assisting a committee, please email us info@camasfarmersmarket.org.
Market Day Volunteers Can:
- Help set up the market from 12 -3pm
- Kid’s Connection booth from 3- 5pm and 5 – 7pm
- Tear down market – take down tents, tables and put in city garage from 6:45-8:00 pm
Community Outreach Volunteers Can:
- Help spread the word about the Camas Farmer’s Market on social media
- Pass out printed information
- Share information about food access programs within their communities
- Support the special event planners
- Provide translation services to help shoppers
Are you part of an organization or service club that would like to help? Please contact us at info@camasfarmersmarket.org.
Market Committees and Chairpersons:
- Operation & Finance – Carrie Schulstad
- PR and Marketing – Shannon Van Horn
- Vendor Relations – Leah Nichelson
- Sponsorhip & Fundraising – Leah Nichelson
- Special Events & Entertainment and Volunteer Coordination – Jan Carter
- Outreach & Education – Jan Carter
- SNAP/WIC/Token Program Coordinator – Shannon Van Horn
