December 11, 2020 — Yesterday Governor Ralph Northam announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue [...]
Please take 10 minutes to help researchers from Virginia Tech and North Carolina State University assess the impact of COVID-19 on farmers markets. They are [...]
Many farmers markets face questions about free speech—in particular, what types of restrictions markets can place on activities like leafleting, political campaigning, and protesting. What [...]
Pam Miles is currently the Program Supervisor for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Food Safety Program. In her current position, she directs [...]
Marketing is hard--especially if you're a small business owner trying to do everything on your own! You know you need to get your business in [...]
Most of us hate conflict and try to steer clear as much as possible. But, operating a market serving the public means you have to [...]
Dr. Renee R. Boyer, Professor/Extension Specialist, Department of Food Science & Technology Dr. Renee Boyer is the Interim Department head, Professor and Extension Specialist in [...]
In April 2018, Governor Ralph Northam appointed Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh as the 16th Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Prior [...]
Racial Equity and Food Justice Food justice and racial justice are inextricably linked. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of systemic racism within [...]
The Virginia Farmers Market Association will hold its member meeting January 7, 2021 during the Virginia Farmers Market Conference. At that time, VAFMA Members [...]
