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FMC Executive Director Transition Announcement
Mykalee McGowan January 23, 2023Dear Friends of FMC, In January 2019, I was given the opportunity that I could not pass up: to serve as the Executive Director of the Farmers Market Coalition. Given my background in both farmers markets and non-profit management, it felt like the stars had aligned and this was an opportunity uniquely suited to my…
2023 Call for FMC Board Nominations
Mykalee McGowan November 25, 2022FMC is currently soliciting nominees who are interested in running for a seat on the Board of Directors during the 2023 annual election. There are 4 seats available in the 2023 election. FMC’s volunteer Board of Directors consists of individuals with demonstrated leadership experience in the field of farmers markets or sustainable food systems, and…
Winter Reading for Market Managers
Mykalee McGowan November 10, 2022Summer is definitely over–despite the last few green tomatoes hanging around on my drooping backyard vines–and many markets are slowing down for the season, closing up shop entirely, or moving into smaller or warmer digs for winter. The darker months ahead are a great time for lots of things: drinking hot beverages, cross-country skiing, avoiding…
Join the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Community of Practice
Mykalee McGowan September 30, 2022Farmers market operators, are you looking for support in transforming your market into a place of belonging for community members of color? Apply to the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit Community of Practice! Join Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) and creators of the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit for a 6-month deep dive on applying anti-racist principles to…
Profile: Downtown Appleton Farm Market
Mykalee McGowan August 5, 2022For #FarmersMarketWeek, we are featuring a few amazing markets across the nation that are doing impactful work in their communities. Today, we are featuring Downtown Appleton Farm Market in Appleton, WI. 1. What is the mission of your market? ADI’s mission is to make Downtown Appleton a vibrant and accessible destination for business, learning, living,…
Profile: Jamestown Public Market
Mykalee McGowanFor #FarmersMarketWeek, we are featuring a few amazing markets across the nation that are doing impactful work in their communities. Today, we are featuring Jamestown Public Market in Jamestown, NY. 1. What is the mission of your market? Our mission is to build the city of Jamestown’s local food system through the promotion of…
Profile: Jefferson County Farmers Markets
Mykalee McGowanFor #FarmersMarketWeek, we are featuring a few amazing markets across the nation that are doing impactful work in their communities. Next up is Jefferson County Farmers Markets in Washington. 1. What is the mission of your market? The Jefferson County Farmers Markets (JCFM) support local farmers and artisans with vibrant marketplaces that cultivate community and…
Seeking Short Videos for National Farmers Market Week Project
Mykalee McGowan July 1, 2022Farmers Market Coalition and Mother Earth News are collaborating to make a short video for Nation Farmers Market Week. We are looking for short clips of market operators answering the question, what makes your farmers market special? If you are interested in participating, here are a few more details below. Video must be 10-20 seconds…
Celebrating All of US
Mykalee McGowan June 28, 2022June is Pride Month and across the world lesbian, gay, transgender, gender fluid, intersex, queer, and folks of various gender identities and sexual preferences celebrate our freedom to be who we are. I’m going to use the term “queer” to reflect my best effort to include all of us. June is also the month of…
WIC FMNP Advocacy Update: Summer 2022
Mykalee McGowan May 23, 2022Part of the job of Congress is to pass a budget and appropriate funds to carry out the work of the government. While the fiscal year begins October 1, the annual appropriations cycle is a lengthy one. As part of the process, members of Congress use what are known as “Dear Colleague Letters” to demonstrate…
