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MIFMA and SBAM Partner to Provide Michigan Farmers and Farmers Markets with Greater Access to SBAM Benefits
Stacy June 10, 2008EAST LANSING, MICH – Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) members can now join the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) at a reduced rate and take advantage of SBAM’s “P.O.W.E.R. Suite” of products and services, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Group Health Benefits. MIFMA and SBAM naturally fit together,…
trans•act 2008 Launches in Los Angeles and New Orleans
Stacy June 6, 2008Partnering with marketumbrella.org, FMC Fellow Michael Rosenkrantz begins trans•act research in Los Angeles on June 2nd. Follow the project’s steps to finalize a social capital measurement tool for farmers markets, the Neighborhood Exchange Evalution Device (NEED), at the trans•act web site. Learn about marketumbrella’s economic impact measurement tool for farmers markets, the Sticky Economic Evalution Device (SEED) at…
FMC Welcomes trans•act Fellows
Stacy May 31, 2008The Farmers Market Coalition, together with marketumbrella.org, is proud to announce the launching of Summer 2008’s trans•act project, sited in Los Angeles and New Orleans. FMC is sponsoring a fellowship in L.A. to lead the Neighborhood Exchange Evaluation Device (NEED) research in eight selected farmers markets throughout the southern California area, to bring the pilot…
FDA Solicits Comments on Nutrition Programs
Stacy May 27, 2008USDA’s Food & Nutrition Service is currently taking comments on 2009 Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Programs, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Comments are due October 15, 2008. The Federal Register notice with information on how to submit comments is posted at…
Farm Bill Passes, Includes $33 Million for FMPP
Stacy May 24, 2008After traversing a long, circuitous route, including an override of the Presidential veto, the Farm Bill has finally passed, just ahead of the holiday weekend. FMC was among 1,054 organizations signing a letter in support of this override. See below for a brief outline of the portions of the bill most directly impacting farmers markets.…
Job Announcement—Executive Director of Portland Farmers Market
Stacy May 21, 2008The mission of the Portland Farmers Market is to support our region’s farms by connecting local food producers directly to consumers, strengthening urban-rural community bonds, and educating the general public on the benefits of eating locally produced food. Job Description Title: Executive Director Status: Regular, full time, exempt position Starting Salary: $60,000–$ 65,000 annually plus…
New DVD Available for Screening at Farmers Markets
StacyAsparagus! Stalking the American Life award-winning documentary film now released on DVD This award-winning independent documentary film tells the story of Oceana County, Michigan, whose spear-struck residents built their identity and economic survival on asparagus, but now find themselves taking on the U.S. War on Drugs, Free Trade, and the Fast Food Nation, all to…
Internship Opportunity at the Wallace Center for Sustainabile Agriculture
Stacy April 24, 2008POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Wallace Research Intern – Arlington, VA Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for an internship with the Wallace Center. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications are described in the attached position description. GENERAL: Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the…
Oregon Farmers Markets Association (OFMA) Enlists New Talent for 2008
Stacy April 10, 2008Cottage Grove (April 2, 2008) – The Oregon Farmers Markets Association’s (OFMA) Board of Directors met for a two day retreat in late March to re-establish its Board of Directors and plan the future of the 20 year old organization. The new 12 member Board of Directors includes market managers, farmers, community advocates and government…
National Good Food Network: Request for Proposals
Stacy April 4, 2008Seed Funding for Moving Good Food into Larger-Scale Markets Wallace Center seeks regional leaders for National Good Food Network The Wallace Center at Winrock International seeks proposals from organizations and collaborative efforts ready to serve as Regional Lead Teams (RLT) in the National Good Food Network. This emerging network supports and integrates nonprofit and for-profit…
