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FMC’s 2016 Farmers Market Poster Contest Winners!
Honesta Romberger August 8, 2016It’s that time of year we’ve all been waiting for – National Farmers Market Week! To kick off celebrations here at FMC, we’re excited to announce the winners of our 2nd Annual Farmers Market Poster Contest. Entrants were challenged to submit farmers market posters that depicted a combination of engaging graphics, informative messaging and regional…
South Bronx Farmers Market Gives Meaning to National Farmers Market Week
Honesta Romberger August 7, 2016National Farmers Market Week is upon on us – a week dedicated to the combined efforts of nature, dirt speckled hands, and eager bellies. That being said, South Bronx Farmers Market is taking over our Instagram and sharing highlights from their market in the Bronx, NY. We find the SBFM to be a culmination of…
Why I Work for Farmers Markets
Honesta Romberger July 27, 2016by: Teri Wheeler I once was asked “In one word – tell me what Pike Place Market (where I worked at the time) means to you.” Without having to think I said, “Opportunity.” I now run the Shoreline Farmers Market. I get chills when I think about how cool it is to work somewhere that…
Enter FMC’s #LoveMyMarket Instagram Contest
Honesta RombergerWhy do you love your farmers market? Shout it from the rooftops (and social media!) and enter FMC’s #LoveMyMarket Instagram Contest! We’re challenging market fans to get creative and show their love by posting photos to Instagram incorporating our “I Heart Farmers Markets” temporary tattoos. It’s easy to enter: Take a photo of yourself, a farmer,…
Meet Columbia Farmers Market
Honesta Romberger July 6, 2016This week, our Instagram take-over is brought to you by Columbia Farmers Market in Columbia, Missouri. We’re inspired already by the educational programming they have for kids (and innovate way they fund some of these programs!) as well as their efficient methods for verifying vendors. We think you will be too. Read the details below…
It’s Back! 2016 Farmers Market Poster Contest
Honesta Romberger June 28, 2016Happy summer, everyone! Can you believe National Farmers Market Week (August 7-13) is just around the corner? To get the party started, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our 2016 Farmers Market Poster Contest! Advertising is essential to a prospering business. In a recent national survey of farmers who sell at farmers markets, farmers reported the best way…
Trust but Verify: Practical Tips to Build Vendor Integrity at your Farmers Market
Honesta Romberger June 27, 2016Join our upcoming webinar Trust but Verify: Practical Tips to Build Vendor Integrity at your Farmers Market WHEN: Tuesday, June 28 (2:00pm Eastern, 1:00pm Central, 12:00pm Mountain, 11:00am Pacific) WHERE: Register here COST: Free for FMC Members ($35 for non-members) Farmers, as well as shoppers, rely on farmers markets to check all vendors’ claims and…
New FMC State Partner Launches 2016 Peach Tour
Honesta Romberger June 16, 2016We’re excited to welcome the Georgia Farmers Market Association to FMC’s State Partner Program! GFMA is an association of farmers markets, producers and other organizations committed to improving healthy food access across the state of Georgia. As an FMC State Partner, all GFMA members automatically become FMC members, granting them access to FMC programs and resources, as…
FMC Store Grand Opening
Honesta Romberger June 15, 2016As we continue to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re excited to announce the official launch of the FMC Store! From now on, stocking up on fun market flair is only a few clicks away. If you are a member of FMC, check your inbox for a special discount code. Not yet a member? Join here!…
2016 FINI Grant Awardees Announced
Honesta Romberger June 10, 2016This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the awardees of $16.8 million in competitive grants to help SNAP (formally food stamps) participants increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables. The funding comes from the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food…
