About

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Unparalleled Location

Located in the heart of Downtown Washington, 140 W. Main St.is a one-of-a-kind retail location in a dynamic and growing area of Washington with a long standing history of retail activity.

Growing Residential neighborhoods close by.

Significant workforce within walking distance.

Heavy tourist foot traffic year-round.

Ongoing development investment and projects.

Our Vision:

The Market will be a community building space, for local farmers, fishers, food entrepreneurs, artisans, neighbors, customers and partners to come together around the common culture of supporting locally sourced produce, crafts and other products.

The Market will create opportunity for small businesses to thrive, and nourish our inclusive community with experiences, conversation and education about the impact and benefits of buying locally.

The Market will conduct festivals, workshops, cooking classes, and tours.

The Market will create an engaging, educational experience and a vibrant positive environment for everyone

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Growing Consumer Demand

Chef Jamie Davis of The Hackney, is a frequent visitor of The Market. The farmer-chef relationship provides a more stable economic relationship for farmers, that means a greater diversity of produce for all of us to share in.

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First-Rate Regional Supply

The Eastern Carolina region offers a first-rate supply and assortment of products. With many producers proximal to Washington, the size and scale of NC’s farming enterprise enjoys a strong tradition of direct sales to consumers.

Self Sustaining

Self-Sustaining Economics

The Market’s model is built on viable, self-sustaining economics that limit a reliance on ongoing fundraising campaigns. and instead balance operating costs on a percentage of sales revenues and modest fees.

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Genuine Public Value

The market model offers a strong value proposition for local food producers in NC and tile consumers who support them alongside appealing to environmentalists. conservationists and public health advocates.