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Washington State Farmers Market Association Annual Conference a Success!
FMC February 10, 2016Last week I had the pleasure of spending three inspiring days at the Washington State Farmers Market Association’s Annual Conference held in Olympia, Washington. Under the leadership of Executive Director Karen Kinney, WSFMA brought together over 200 participants from around the state to meet, reconnect, and discuss a diverse range of issues. My colleague Alex…
How Markets Can Help Farmer Vendors: Advertising & Signage
FMC August 12, 2015To better understand the evolving needs of farmers markets and the farmers who sell at them, American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition teamed up with C2It Marketing to complete a national survey of farmers who sell at farmers markets. This is part of a series of posts on the results of this survey. Read…
How Markets Can Help Farmer Vendors: Strengthen Producer-Only Rules
FMCTo better understand the evolving needs of farmers markets and the farmers who sell at them, American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition teamed up with C2It Marketing to complete a national survey of farmers who sell at farmers markets. This is part of a series of posts on the results of this survey. Read…
How Markets Can Help Farmer Vendors: Enforcing Labeling Rules
FMCTo better understand the evolving needs of farmers markets and the farmers who sell at them, American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition teamed up with C2It Marketing to complete a national survey of farmers who sell at farmers markets. This is part of a series of posts on the results of this survey. Read…
How Markets Can Help Farmer Vendors: Management Changes
FMCTo better understand the evolving needs of farmers markets and the farmers who sell at them, American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition teamed up with C2It Marketing to complete a national survey of farmers who sell at farmers markets. This is part of a series of posts on the results of this survey. Read…
How Markets Can Help Farmer Vendors: Changes in Location
FMCTo better understand the evolving needs of farmers markets and the farmers who sell at them, American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition teamed up with C2It Marketing to complete a national survey of farmers who sell at farmers markets. This is part of a series of posts on the results of this survey. Read…
How Markets Can Help Farmer Vendors: Number of Markets
FMCTo better understand the evolving needs of farmers markets and the farmers who sell at them, American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition teamed up with C2It Marketing to complete a national survey of farmers who sell at farmers markets. This is part of a series of posts on the results of this survey. Read…
How Farmer Vendors Say Markets Can Help Them
FMC August 11, 2015Demand for local food continues to grow. And as the demand for local food grows, so does the demand for local farmers markets. Markets are seeking ways to deepen their role within the community and help farmers establish avenues to expand their business. To better understand the evolving needs of farmers markets and the farmers…
Why Farmers Market? Infographic
FMC July 28, 2015In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, we are highlighting the many reasons why farmers markets are more than just a place to find fresh, local food. Across the country, evidence shows farmers markets are significantly improving the health and well-being of their community, economy, and environment. And as support for farmers markets continue to grow,…
National Farmers Market Week Newsletter Template
FMC July 2, 2015When we get thousands of people, media outlets, non-profits, farmers and more celebrating all of the benefits of farmers markets, we start to raise consciousness about what farmers markets really mean to their communities, and how these markets benefit our lives, our environment, and economies. Copy or customize any of the below text for your…
