2019 marks an important milestone for one of the oldest running farmers markets in the Virginia Commonwealth. The Arlington Farmers Market was founded in 1979 [...]
By Elizabeth Melson In 2017, the Town of Warrenton updated market governance guidelines and the Board of Directors, which resulted in a 34% increase in [...]
Influencers Panel at the Virginia Farmers Market Conference Strategies & Tips for Engaging Influencers on a Shoestring Notes from the 2018 Virginia Farmers [...]
Dear VAFMA Members & Friends, Mark you Calendars: VAFMA's 6th Annual Farmers Market Conference “Influencers, Innovators & Incubators” November 1-2, 2018 Richmond, Virginia Take two [...]
By Kim Hutchinson, Executive Director, VAFMA Here is short list of resources for Farmers and Farmers Markets to better assist with finding funding. Funding Calendars [...]
By Emilie Tydings, VAFMA Board Vice President Saturday morning and your phone rings at 5:30 and the parking lot where you hold your market is [...]
Courtesy of Historic Lewes Farmers Market The Historic Lewes Farmers Market in Delaware made their market a "Living Lab" to answer two questions: [...]
If you’re starting a new market or looking to expand your vendor base, you may need help attracting new vendors to your market. We talked [...]
01/16/2012 by Scott DeNoon, Jesse Richardson, & Martha Walker The popularity of farmers’ markets has increased significantly over the past decade as consumers take a [...]
by Jesse J. Richardson Jr., Associate Professor, Virginia Tech Legal liability (or "liability" when used in this booklet) means responsibility under the law for your [...]