Site dedicated to promoting agriculture throughout PA, maintained by Penn State University
Grassroots Certification: An Internationally Recognized Model Ten thousand farmers worldwide have created alternative organic certification programs, called Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS). These PGS programs are fully committed to recognized organic practices, but they differ from third-party inspector models like the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) in that they minimize paperwork and certification fees, and employ a peer-review inspection process built on local networks. This model is typically a better fit for small-scale producers who sell locally and directly to their customers.
Information on additional Farmers Markets in Western PA
Local Chapter of the PA Farm Bureau who helped our Farmers Market by supplying the structures for our Market.
Information on Nutrition, food safety, general agriculture and production practices
Additional things to do in the Laurel Highlands while your visiting the Somerset County Farmers' Market.
SCFM Rules and Regulations PDF document
Useful information about Somerset County PA.
Local bank which provides support to our Farmers Market
Additional shopping information while you are at our Farmers Market and also the hosts of the Market
Word Document containing information on the process for applying for membership to the Farmers Market
PDF document of the Vendor application form