The Haymaker Farmers’ Market is a 501c3 Charitable Organization fulfilling our mission to make a connection between producers of local food and the community with the help of our Market Supporters.
“Power of Produce” Kids Club is supported by
Coia Sales, The Portage Foundation 2025
Green Sprout Gardens 2024
George L. and Genevieve D. Moore Trust at The Portage Foundation 2023
Let’s Grow Together Coalition 2023
Kent Jaycees 2022
Haymaker’s “Local Food Access Programs” are supported by
Cargill Cares Committee at the Cargill Akron Salt Plant 2023-2025
United Way of Portage County 2022-2028
Socially Responsible Sweatshop of Kent 2013-2025
Produce Perks Midwest ongoing
Additional direct benefit programs and support through Buckeye Health Plan, Portage Senior Center, Portage WIC
Haymaker’s Arts Programming is supported by:
The Woodward Foundation, Kent Rotary Foundation 2024
Kent State University Libraries, Wick Poetry Center 2025
The Ohio Arts Council 2017-2025
The City of Kent 2011-2025
The Portage Foundation
Additional donations supporting the Haymaker Farmers’ Market 2025 Seasons by
Haymaker vendors, local businesses, and our wonderful Market customers!
Thanks to these local businesses who have donated to support Haymaker through our “2025 Banner Sponsorship” program:
Bell Tower Brewing
Brimfield Bread Oven
Brimfield Insurance Group
Christopher J. Mallin, Attorney at Law
EnviroScience, Inc
Farm-To-Power
Hometown Bank
Kent Environmental Council
One Love Yoga
Portage Community Bank
Smithers Oasis
Smyrna Mediterranean Morsels
Squirrel City Jewelers
Talk On, LLC
The Maid Experience
The Portager
The Pub in Kent
Woodsy’s Music
Wren Box Farm
Many thanks to our 2024 Harvest Dinner sponsors!
Harvester Donors: Sue White - Howard Hanna; Barton Farms & Gardens; Land O’Lakes, Inc
Gardener Donors: Davey Tree Expert Company; Heron Hill Farm; Little Bean Farm; Abbe Turner
Planter Donors: Brimfield Insurance Agency; Gilbert Energy Services, Inc; Goodell Family Farm; Kenny Royer; OPN Seed (Ohio Prairie Nursery); Paskey Tours; Purplebrown Farm Store
The Haymaker Farmers’ Market is a federal 501c3 non-profit organization (EIN26-4483324) whose mission is “to provide a connection between producers of local food and the community by creating a vibrant and sustainable gathering place promoting direct access to fresh and prepared food, agricultural and environmental education, and the arts.”
We are a GuideStar “Bronze Seal of Transparency” organization and our work is only possible with the support of donors. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Haymaker Farmers’ Market today!
