Together, We Grow More Than Food
Long Family Markets Foundation connects agriculture, education and community through programs that help people understand where their food comes from, support access to local food and create meaningful ways to learn, participate and give back.
Our Mission
Strengthening community through education, engagement and participation.
Our Work
Our programs bring the mission to life through education, family activities and opportunities for community participation.
Agricultural Education
Hands-on learning that helps children and families understand where food comes from, how it is grown and the role agriculture plays in everyday life.
Family Programs
Activities like the Chicken Hunt & Adopt a Pollinator make learning about agriculture fun and approachable.
Community Partnerships
Partnerships & Collaborations that bring people together, encourage participation and strengthen connections within the communities we serve.
Get Involved
There are lots of ways to be part of what we are growing. Find something that interests you and join in! Contact us to learn more about opportunities to:
Play
Hunt for Mr. Cluck Cluck in the marketplace or join one of our market activities for a hands-on agricultural education experience.
Explore
Discover books and activities that help our youngest community members understand where food comes from.
Steward
Adopt a pollinator, volunteer for a community project or find another way to help strengthen our community.
Our Impact
Consistent effort creates a big impact. Through our work, LFM Foundation is already helping connect people with agriculture, local businesses and one another. During our 2025 season:
266 local microbusinesses supported
50 children participating weekly in learning activities
12 weeks of hands-on ‘Where does your food come from?’ lessons
$10,000 reinvested into community-focused work
And we are just getting started…
