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Capitol Midweek Farmers Market
We are back!
The Capitol Midweek Farmers Market (CMFM) was founded in 2006. The CMFM is an educational market designed to demonstrate farmers market best-practices and to provide physical activity and nutrition information to State and downtown Topeka employees and residents.
The CMFM is held in Topeka every Wednesday starting the second week of May and ending the second week of October from 7:30 a.m. to noon on the south side of the Kansas State Capitol Building along 10th Avenue.
If you are visiting the market on your bike please join us at the market information table. We are happy to watch your bike while you do your shopping!
When visiting by car, park in any metered parking stall that is open. Hooded meters are reserved for growers and should not be used unless there is a space that does not obstruct our market vendors! Don't forget, if you have a handicap tag metered parking is free!
There is no incorrect way to walk through our market to shop! Approach from Jackson and head west on 10th or come from Harrison and head east. Take a moment and enjoy the view of the Capitol Building and the Fountains of Justice across the street.
Don't forget our market is a no smoking, tobacco free event!
Mission
- To promote increased consumption of fruits and vegetables for optimal health.
- To promote active living among adults in the workplace by providing walkable access to fresh produce.
- To promote direct marketing of Kansas foods.
Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and achieving the recommended amount of physical activity everyday reduces risk of overweight and obesity and the chronic diseases they cause.
Healthy Eating
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015-2020 recommends that Americans eat more fruits and vegetables as part of a healthful diet. The MyPlate Food Guidance System emphasizes the need to "focus on fruits" and "vary your veggies" as building blocks for a healthy diet. MyPlate also recommends that American's make half of their plate at every meal consist of fruits and vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables contribute important nutrients for the human body. Eating fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of developing many chronic diseases and can also help with weight management (Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010).
Active Living
Benefits of regular physical activity include:
- Reduced risk of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers
- Strengthening bones and muscles
- Improved mental health and mood
- Increased lifespan
Requirements for Vendor Applications
- All vendors who wish to participate in the Capitol Mid-Week Farmers Market must first apply and be accepted into the market.
- All vendors must be growers and sell only Kansas grown produce grown on the vendor's farm.
- All vendors must have a sales tax identification number.