Tampa Bay MarketsTo Support a locally-based food system that improves public health and well-being by increasing dietary intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, To Improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables by all residents of the Tampa Bay area, specifically limited resource families, to enhance the capacity for sustainable food production, processing, and distribution by addressing the educational needs of producers, To Support tourism and economic development in the region by providing a profitable retail outlet for local agriculture producers, artisans, crafters, food vendors and their goods, To Strengthen the social fabric of the local community by increasing awareness and support of local agriculture and the arts.