Promoting Community and Sustainability
The Mercer Island Farmers Market connects growers, consumers, and the Island business community to create a valuable, sustainable community asset. The benefits resonate beyond our local community by contributing to sustainability of our region’s agricultural production.
Moving Toward a Sustainable Mercer Island
It began with a big idea—sustainability within our Island community and beyond. In 2006, IslandVision, a non-profit group of Mercer Island residents, gathered to discuss bringing a more sustainable lifestyle to the Island, planting the seed for the farmers market. The market idea caught on and began attracting an ever-expanding circle of volunteers.
Due to the passion, the partnership, and the commitment of IslandVision and the FarmCity Alliance, on August 10, 2008, the Mercer Island Farmers Market opened, offering a convenient way for residents to purchase and enjoy quality, locally grown food.
Our Organization
FarmCity Alliance is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving farm land and farming in Western Washington, along with sharing knowledge with the public, particularly city dwellers, about the important role the agricultural industry plays in our lives.
FarmCity Alliance/MIFM
PO Box 71
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Market Steering Committee
The committee is composed of Market Mavens, an advisory group of 12 dedicated citizens who are committed to working with farmers, local businesses and service organizations with a goal of shared prosperity.
The MIFM Founding Steering Committee members are:
Maria Ackley
Nannette Bassett
Tanya Bednarski
Allison Campbell Schwartz
Cecilia Finnigan
Jason King
Tracy Landsman
Marcia Mellinger
Tamae Moriyasu
Lisa Odegard
Edee Phillips
Callie Ridolfi
Julie Sarkissian
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