Donate to the Market

Become a Friend of the Market and help ensure our success. As the Ruston Farmers Market starts up we rely on the support of our community and patrons to emphasize the importance of a fresh, local, sustained farmers market. Please assist us in guaranteeing that the Ruston Farmers Market continues and grows. Together we can make a market that cultivates a strong, healthy community.

You can join us by sending a contribution to the Ruston Farmers Market at the address above. Checks can be made out to “Ruston Farmers Market.” All donations will help the future of Ruston Farmers Market. If you prefer, visit our welcome tent at any market to make a donation and meet the farmers and people working to bring the market to our community. Corporate donors should contact John Benschoter, Treasurer, at 318-497-0788.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are working to bring a number of fun events to the market and grow the market through the season. Assistance needed might include event set-up and breakdown, working children's activities, helping customers and vendors, etc. If you wish to volunteer, contact Karen Pittman, Market Manager, at 318-251-3479 or visit our welcome tent at the market.

Friends of the Market

We'd like to thank our Friends of the Market for their support.

Founding Donors

Debbie Nealy Click
Carol Denny
Rusty and Cindy Woodard
Drew and Patricia Jones
Annie and Peter Richardson
Danni and Bert Jones
Jane Atchinson
Dud and Beth Holland
Robert and Barbara Sharp
Catherine and Winston McVea
Terry Nix
Mary Ann Goodwyn

In-Kind Donations

Bank of Ruston
Community Trust Bank
First National Bank
Rusty Woodard
Goff and Goff Attorneys
ERA Lincoln Realty
Mid-States Wood Preservers
O'Neal's Farm and Garden
Twin Oaks Nursery