About NEFM
At the Northeast Farmers Market, our mission is to create an enjoyable shopping experience for customers of all ages. Since 2000, we have proudly served the Minneapolis community by offering high-quality products.
With a wide variety of offerings, our market features dedicated local growers and producers who go above and beyond to give back to the community through the products they offer.
The Northeast Farmers Market enhances neighborhood livability by offering a welcoming, accessible community market and gathering place. We support the success of local growers and producers while fostering sustainability in the community.
Our Mission
The Team
The Northeast Farmers Market is an independent non-profit, complete with a mission, bylaws, and Board of Directors. The dedication of this group of volunteers makes the Market possible - and with it, food justice, family programming, education, and events that enrich our community—since 2000.
2026 Board of Directors
Martine Sticha : President
Katie Woehrle: VP / Secretary
Rachel Kennedy
Olivia Kurtz
Ellen Pickering
Katie Nash
Sarah Youngquist
Benny Benson
Marlo Henry
Joy Hoggard
Lee Schatschneider
2026 Staff
Sarah Knoss: Market Manager sarah@northeastmarket.org
Our History
The Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market (NEFM)—one of the city’s first community-based farmers markets—is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 as a gathering place to raise funds and community support for the Eastside Food Co-op (EFC). The market was created to help the co-op build relationships with local growers, meat producers, and neighborhood organizations.
When EFC opened its storefront in 2003, NEFM became an independent organization, supported by neighborhood residents and local businesses. As the closest farmers market for many northern suburbs, NEFM has grown to offer a wide range of services and programming for the community. Each week, the market provides space for local nonprofit organizations, children’s activities, and live music. Four annual fundraising events have flourished over the years, making NEFM a place where guests come together to celebrate the summer and fall seasons—and the vibrant community spirit of the market.
NEFM strives to reflect the neighborhood it serves and to make quality food and experiences accessible to people of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a strong focus on sustainability and zero-waste practices, NEFM is dedicated to bringing local and organic food choices to the community and remaining a vibrant part of Northeast Minneapolis.
NEFM has been recognized by City Pages as one of the top ten farmers markets in the Twin Cities, named a top five market by Minnesota Monthly, and listed among the best farmers markets in America by The Daily Meal.
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The Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market is a 501(c)(4) Non-profit Social Welfare Organization.
Meet Our Sponsors
The Northeast Farmers Market thrives thanks to the generous support of our neighborhood sponsors. We are sincerely thankful for your commitment to our community!
Each week, up to 2,000 visitors experience the energy and community of the Northeast Farmers Market. Our shoppers are engaged, value-driven consumers, and a partnership with us offers meaningful, direct marketing opportunities for your organization.
Our sponsors play an essential role in sustaining our mission: to strengthen a healthy Northeast community by supporting local farmers and producers, advancing sustainable food systems, and creating a vibrant, welcoming marketplace that connects people to their food and culture.
