The Montgomery Farm Woman’s Cooperative Market is a year-round market for indoor and outdoor vendors selling crafts, produce, and artisan foods in Bethesda. This website was made to expand the word of the market outside of Bethesda and Maryland. Spreading the word will keep the market active and engaged for vendors now and in the future. Furthermore, the website provides information crucial before visiting the market. For instance, find out more about the hours of operation during the week, what products vendors sell, how to be a vendor, and explore constant blogs sharing experiences and updates at the market.
The history of the market
During the beginning of the Great Depression, farmers’ wives looked for a new way to sell farm goods to support their families. Local women in home demonstration clubs, also known as homemakers clubs, were an organization of female farmers who received training in home economics sponsered by the government. The organization gained support from the University of Maryland Extension Service and the club council to form the market. The Montgomery Farm Woman’s Cooperative Market officially opened on February 4, 1932. Advertisements of the produce that was being sold spread throughout Washington, DC and the metropolitan area. From then to now, the market continues to grow by customers and vendors alike.
