The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is partnering with Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas for the Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program offers funding for promotional expenses for community-based Arkansas farmers markets with multiple vendors with:

• signage 
• local advertising including print, radio, and television 
• social media campaigns

The program will provide cost-share assistance for 75% of promotional expenses up to $575 until funds are no longer available. 

The following criteria are required:

• A detailed explanation of the proposed use of the funds
• An itemized budget identifying other funding sources
• A copy of the proposed promotion or signage design
• Farm Credit Association of Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture logos included on all promotion designs
• Farm Credit Association of Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture mentioned in all broadcast commercials

Please include all the required criteria in the application. All promotions MUST include the Farm Credit Association and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture mentions or logos.