One Martin is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to creating a more informed citizenry, building a more prosperous community, and providing opportunities for civil discussions on topics of importance to Martin County.
When One Martin was founded in 2017, the community was coping with an unprecedented volume of misinformation being distributed through social media. Good people were angry with each other because of misleading news disguised as facts.
As we get more and more “news” at a faster and faster pace on all sorts of electronic platforms, the possibility for misunderstanding has grown larger and the need for fact-based discussions has increased exponentially.
One Martin is proud to be an organization that stands for facts and respectful discussions.
To create a culture in Martin County where diverse interests respectfully work together to cultivate an informed citizenry and build a prosperous community. One Martin is committed to
No. One Martin is issue-oriented, not partisan. We are neither Republican nor Democrat. Our interest is in politics in its broadest sense - how policies are developed, how societies work together for a common good, and how communities come together to determine their future.
One Martin is an inclusive organization. There are no dues or membership qualifications. Everyone is welcome to sign up for our newsletters and lend their voices to the conversation.
We use our One Martin e-newsletter to make our views - and the facts and research behind them - known to the public. We also have a Facebook page and website www.onemartin.org. The newsletter is free. Sign up here.
Nationally, Farm City Week is an annual event that celebrates the symbiotic relationship between urban and rural communities, highlighting the importance of agriculture and its connection to daily life. Its purpose is to foster understanding, appreciation, and cooperation between farmers and city residents.
In Florida, Farm City Week is celebrated annually leading up to Thanksgiving. It highlights the vital connection and mutual dependence between the state's agricultural (farm) and urban (city) communities.
The One Martin Farm City Luncheon is an annual event held in November before Thanksgiving in Martin County, Florida. It celebrates the relationship between urban and rural communities. Organized by One Martin in partnership with the Martin County Farm Bureau, it brings together farmers, consumers, community leaders, and others to appreciate the local food supply and our agricultural heritage.
The goal is to foster understanding and cooperation between urban and rural residents, highlighting the importance of agriculture in Martin County. It's an opportunity for people from different backgrounds to connect and learn about the challenges and innovations in modern farming.
The event typically features a farm-to-table menu with locally sourced items. Speakers and panels discuss the history, traditions, and future of agriculture in the region. The luncheon also recognizes farmers and agriculturalists for their contributions.
We have had speakers on technology in agriculture and aquaculture, a panel discussion on the rich agricultural history of Martin County, and a presentation by the young people who will keep our agricultural economy going and the challenges they face. Every year is a different and relevant theme to encourage us to understand each other and the world around us.
We have had speakers on technology in agriculture and aquaculture, a panel discussion on the rich agricultural history of Martin County, and a presentation by the young people who will keep our agricultural economy going and the challenges they face. Every year is a different and relevant theme to encourage us to understand each other and the world around us.
We empower residents with fact-based information, foster civic engagement, and advocate for responsible growth to build a stronger Martin County.
