Meet 2023 Gus Schumacher Award Winner, Sagdrina Jalal

Early last month, FMC was honored to present the 2023 Gus Schumacher Award to this year’s recipient, Sagdrina Jalal. Sagdrina’s work thrives at the intersection of food, community, and innovation. Born and raised in Savannah and a graduate of the ...
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FMC Board of Director Election Results Are In

Congratulations to incumbent, Yescenia Mota who was reelected to another term, and to newly elected FMC Board Members Tasha Ardalan, Lynne Hartford, and Mandy Moody.  We would also like to extend a huge thank you to outgoing FMC Board Members ...
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FMC Executive Director Transition Announcement

Dear 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 ...
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2023 Call for FMC Board Nominations

FMC 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 ...
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Winter Reading for Market Managers

Summer 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 ...
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Join the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Community of Practice

Farmers 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 ...