U. P. State Horticultural Co-operative Marketing Federation (HOFED) is an apex level co-operative institution in Horticulture sector of Uttar Pradesh. The Federation was established in November, 1992 with an objective to facilitate & promote co-operative marketing of fresh & processed horticultural products of the benefit of farmers and enhance production & procurement of fresh and processed horticultural products and promotion of horticultural co-operative societies. HOFED has very strong horticulture growers network through 958 Primary Horticultural Co-operative Marketing Societies and 12 District Horticulture Co-operative Federations. HOFED has always played pivotal role in promotion of horticultural activities. HOFED is continuously engaged in horticultural development and domestic marketing/ export promotional activities in the state from last three decade. In continuation of above, HOFED has already organized successfully so many Pre & Post Harvest Management Training Programmes for the benefit of farmers. HOFED has also organised many Brand Promotion & Buyer-Seller meet programme on various horticultural commodities.