Messiah’s Market

The 3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Conference returns this summer for two days of community, agriCULTURE, and celebration. Our biggest gathering yet! This year, we're merging our annual conference with our 2nd Annual Delaware Farm Crawl, bringing together farmers, educators, food advocates, community members, and change-makers across the region for a unique conference experience. Guided by this year's theme, Community Power, we gather to remind ourselves what our common goals are and what unites us! 🤝🏿 In Partnership with Delaware State University Extension & the DSU Smyrna Outreach and Research Center DSU's Smyrna Outreach and Research Center is a premier agricultural research facility dedicated to advancing fruit and crop production systems. A powerful example of the kind of institution-community partnerships that make Community Power real. This event is organized by the Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Collective (MABFC) and our Delaware Hub, a community dedicated to supporting, uplifting, and connecting Black farmers and food entrepreneurs across the Mid-Atlantic region. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] | Follow us @blackfarmerscoop Registration Early Bird Registration ends June 30th 30, 2026 – don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at the best rate. Scan the QR code or click the link in the bio. #blackfarmersconference #conference #delawarefarmcrawl #blackfarmers #smallfarmers

As we celebrate the inaugural class of our Little Sprouts Collective, we also want to recognize an incredible educator and mentor who helped bring this program to life—Felicia Russell, Microbiology Senior Scientist 🌱

Felicia generously shared her knowledge, passion for science, and love of learning with our youngest growers, helping them explore the fascinating world beneath their feet and around them. Through hands-on activities, curiosity-driven discovery, and patient guidance, she helped make science accessible, exciting, and fun for our Little Sprouts.

We are especially grateful to Wawa for sponsoring a beautiful gift basket in recognition of Felicia's dedication and service to our youth. 🎁💚

Partnerships like these remind us that it truly takes a village to nurture the next generation of scientists, gardeners, environmental stewards, and community leaders.
Thank you, Felicia, for helping us plant seeds of curiosity that will continue to grow for years to come. 🌿✨

🎉 They did it! 🎉

Congratulations to the Founding Little Sprouts of Messiah's Market's Little Sprouts Collective!

Today we proudly awarded certificates to our young learners for their participation in Part 1: Roots & Shoots – Soil Health + Growing Without Soil.

This certificate represents more than attendance—it celebrates curiosity, confidence, exploration, and a growing connection to food, nature, and community.
We are so proud of each and every Sprout. 🌱
This is only the beginning!

Coming Soon:
🐝 Pollinator Patrol
🌿 Herbal Helpers
🎨 Garden Art

The future is growing right before our eyes. 💚

📰🌿 WE MADE THE NEWS... AGAIN! 🌿📰

The Westside Urban Farmers Market was recently featured by WDEL as we prepare to launch on Wilmington's West Side! 🎉

This growing momentum is creating incredible opportunities for local farmers, growers, food producers, and agricultural entrepreneurs to connect directly with customers in a community-centered environment.

🚜 Are you a:
🌱 Farmer or Grower?
🍉 Produce Vendor?
🥚 Egg Producer?
🌿 Herb Farmer?
🍯 Value-Added Food Producer?
🌻 Flower Farmer?
🫐 Specialty Crop Grower?

We are still accepting applications, but spaces are becoming limited as we work to create a diverse market experience with minimal overlap between vendors.

📍 Westside Urban Farmers Market
1512 W 4th Street
Wilmington, DE

🗓 Every Other Friday
⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM
📅 June–October 2026

Vendor Benefits:
✔ Direct access to customers
✔ Featured in ongoing media and marketing efforts
✔ Opportunity for year-round shelf space
✔ Community-centered atmosphere
✔ Connections with local organizations and food access initiatives
✔ Keep 100% of your sales

✨ As Featured in Delaware Today Magazine
✨ Featured by WDEL News

Now is the perfect time to get involved before the season fills up!

📩 Vendor Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h1I81gtZw9Su0HpG0Zsb5InbsLSS7JBeU8LCEi7Kjno/edit

Let's grow food, build community, and create opportunity together. 🌱🖤

Annual Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Conference & Delaware Farm Crawl This year’s theme is Community Power and we're combining it with our Delaware Farm Crawl!