How to Become A Certified Farm Market

Thank you for your interest in joining GFB's Certified Farm Market Program!

Georgia Farm Bureau is committed to supporting farms and the families who run them, because when farms are growing, so is Georgia. The closer the relationship between farm families and consumers, the greater the impact we can have for farming and how vital it's practice is.

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Established in 1986, the CFM program aims to produce direct connections between consumers and farmers. It showcases farms that allow consumers to see how and where their food is grown and buy direct.

Benefits of Being a Certified Farm Market

Marketing Advantage

Receive a CFM farm sign & be featured in the following:

Farm Passport: Members are included in the Farm Passport. Passports encourage consumers to discover Georgia, support local farmers, and experience fresh food as they visit farms and learn about agriculture. Farms must display Farm Passports and have their program stamp available at check out.
Social media: Promotion through Georgia Farm Bureau social media channels.
Farm Monitor: CFMs will be featured in news segments. Segments are aired on RFD-TV, GPB, Georgia Farm Bureau YouTube channel, and various social media outlets. Farm Monitor
Quarterly E-Newsletter: Electronic newsletter highlighting what is in season and events occurring on farms will be sent to Passport travelers.
GFB Member Benefits App: CFMs may submit farm specific promotions to be displayed in the Savings Plus App.
Georgia Farm Bureau website: The Certified Farm Market page offers an interactive map and search bar for users to easily navigate CFMs and their specific offerings. CFM Webpage
Georgia Neighbors: CFM program and member spotlights will periodically be mentioned in-print and online. GA Neighbors

Networking Opportunities

Be a part of the largest voluntary agricultural organization in Georgia and stay current with industry concerns and government news.

Member Meet: Members are invited to attend CFM Networking event at Farm Bureau's Annual Convention.
Upcoming Events Updates: Notified of applicable industry events, conferences, and seminars that are put on by a variety of agricultural groups through email updates.
Form relationships with County Farm Bureaus: Farmers will have access to a local source of information and the opportunity to connect with Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women’s Committee, Ag in the Classroom, and additional vital volunteers.

Educational Assistance

GA Farm Bureau provides a team that is passionate about agriculture and a CFM coordinator that wants to see you succeed. The coordinator is continuously visiting farms to listen and to provide support in multiple areas.

Have access to:

Exclusive workshops: Applicable workshops are built throughout the year based on industry need.
Network of: Registered lobbyists, Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women's Committee, and Ag in the Classroom resources.
Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable Conference: Apply for one of two free registrations. An application will become available exclusively for members. Conference includes a Roadside Market session hosted by GFB and South Carolina Farm Bureau.
CFM Coordinator: Access to CFM Coordinator to ask questions and utilize as a resource.

Program Membership Details

The total cost of the program is just $200 for new members. If you meet the listed requirements, email cfm@gfb.org to inquire about program membership.

Main Eligibility Requirements

Farm/Farmer is a Georgia Farm Bureau member.
Market is located on farm, and production can be seen from market.
Majority of sales comes from products or services produced on farm.
Must abide by fair and honest practices.
Farm grows a consumable product.
Market has been open to the public at least 1 year.
Crop is a minimum of 2 acres.
Farm must be family friendly.
Farm must display the Farm Passports.
Farms must have a permanent building for market.
Farm has an up-to-date website or Facebook page.