Our Mission
The mission of the Newburgh Farmers’ Market is to feed and engage the Newburgh community, support local farms and businesses, and create a more just food system.
To create a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive community market and gathering space that contributes to the vitality of the City of Newburgh.
To offer enrichment programming related to healthy eating, farming, cooking, gardening, sustainable living, and other related topics as well as showcasing Newburgh art and music.
To provide outreach opportunities for Newburgh non-profit organizations and projects which complement the mission of the farmers’ market.
To connect customers with local food and agricultural businesses in the mid-Hudson Valley region.
To support farmers and working farmland in the Hudson Valley and surrounding agricultural communities.
To encourage sustainable agricultural and business practices.
To provide direct access to affordable, locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables to people of all incomes and socio-economic backgrounds.
To enable local farmers and business owners to earn their livelihood and receive fair compensation for their efforts.
To work in partnership with the local network of food justice organizations to support and develop efforts to address hunger in our community.
To create an anti-racist community space that is safe for all members of our community.