In a major initiative to strengthen farmer incomes and create a direct farm-to-consumer ecosystem, 1917 iTEAMS under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, with support from the Meghalaya Farmers’ (Empowerment) Commission (MEFC), the State’s Monthly Farmers’ Market will be organized on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
The event will take place at the parking area of the Directorate of Fisheries, opposite St. Edmund’s College, Shillong, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The first edition will focus on oranges and pumpkins as seasonal crops, highlighting Meghalaya’s winter harvest and enabling farmers to sell fresh produce directly to consumers. SOMOI, a local homegrown quick-commerce app in Shillong, is partnering with the Farmers’ Markets initiative to procure produce directly from farmers, strengthening local supply chains and supporting farm-based livelihoods.
Guided by the vision of the Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma to make agriculture a sustainable and dignified livelihood for every farmer in the State, the proposed market is a strategic initiative to empower farmers, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen sustainable local economic development.