Capital Farm Credit awards grant funding to Texas farmers markets

Farmers markets bring colorful produce, freshly prepared foods and other vibrant offerings to communities across Texas. Capital Farm Credit is proud to support nine markets this year as part of its 2025 Farmers Market Grant Program. Each of the nine farmers markets will receive $1,000 in grant funding. The Association’s outreach program continues to support local Texas agriculture and enhances community access to fresh, locally grown produce.

Capital Farm Credit’s Farmers Market Grant Program was designed to assist Texas markets in improving their infrastructure, expanding their outreach and increasing the availability of fresh food for consumers. By investing in these markets, Capital Farm Credit continues to foster economic growth and sustainability within local communities.

“We are excited to support these farmers markets that play a vital role in connecting local farmers with consumers,” said Jeff Norte, chief executive officer. “These grants will help enhance farmers market operations, ensuring that they can continue to operate in their local communities.”

The selected farmers markets will utilize the funding for various projects, including upgrading facilities, implementing marketing strategies and expanding vendor participation. This investment not only benefits the markets but also strengthens the local economy by promoting small businesses and encouraging community engagement.

Congratulations to the following markets:

Bastrop Farmers Market – Open year-round, Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market is known for its upbeat and positive atmosphere where visitors come from all over the country.

Cuero Main Street Farmers Market – Created to support its downtown district, Cuero Main Street Farmers Market partners with the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent to promote the Downtown Cuero Artisan Farmers Market on Main and its neighboring Victoria Farmers Market.

Farmshare Austin – Farmshare Austin builds bridges between the produce grown on its 13-acre certified organic farm in Eastern Travis County and food access programs reaching food insecure communities in Central Texas.

El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market – Located in the heart of downtown Laredo, El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market stands out as a vibrant, community-centered market bringing together the best of local agriculture, artisan crafts and cultural experiences.

Lake Creek Greenway Partnership – This annual market at the Magnolia Event Center supplies a truly memorable experience celebrating the outdoors with farmers market vendors and goods.

Quanah Market – Open two days each month, Quanah Market offers educational sessions designed to promote proper food preservation, information on bee keeping and raising backyard chickens, as well as hosts a variety of or activities for audiences of all ages.

Everyone Eats Pantry, Inc. – Located in Abilene, Texas, Everyone Eats Pantry was created to enhance health, independence and access to farm-fresh food for food-insecure communities (urban and rural), homeless youth, children’s feeding programs, homebound seniors and individuals living with disabilities.

Vernon Farmers Market – In addition to fresh and local fruit and vegetables, local meat and eggs, baked goods and canned foods, the Vernon Farmers Market offers occasional live music and activities, becoming the center of downtown growth in the central business district.

Wichita Falls Farmers Market – The Wichita Falls Farmers Market provides healthy, fresh produce, non-commercial foods and artisan wares to the residents and visitors of the community and to support both large and small farmers.