Events
Webinar
Getting to Greener Webinar
Getting to Greener Webinar Farmers Markets are full of plastic bags, plastic utensils, clamshell packaging. At just one market in Fairfax County, shoppers use a […]
Farmers Market Liability Webinar
ONLINERiko Metzroth is a Richmond-based insurance agent and financial advisor who insures many different types of businesses through 9 states on the East Coast. On […]
Webinar: Food Safety and Handling at Farmers Markets
ONLINEVirginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Food Safety Program Overview and Food Handler Best Practices at the Farmers Market March 16, 2020, 11:00 […]
Webinar: Produce Safety Rule
The Produce Safety Rule, Exemptions and Market Requirements March 26, 2020, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Free Online Training Free Registration Link
Webinar: Getting Your Market Open During COVID-19
Thursday, April 16th, 12:00pm - 1:30 pm This VAFMA webinar will provide an update of the latest state operation requirements for Virginia's farmers markets. We’ll […]
COVID-19 Online Trainings
VAFMA is hosting two online training classes that will detail how 9 different markets are navigating this obstacle course. In the trainings, you’ll hear from […]
Farmers Market Preparedness – Part III Topic: Food Safety
ONLINEIn this Farmers Market Readiness workshop, we will provide an overview of food safety for farmers at the farmers’ market. It will cover when a […]
Farmers Market Preparedness – Part IV Topic: How to Tell Your Story
ONLINEVirginia Cooperative Extension Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State University in conjunction with the Virginia Farmers Market Association will share how to craft and […]
Action! Using Short Video Clips to Connect with Customers
ONLINEPart of the Farmers Market Preparedness Series from VAFMA and VSU Virtual Workshop (Action! Using Short Clips to Connect with Customers) Audience: Market Vendors 90-Minute Workshop This […]
4 Photos Every Farm Needs Webinar
ONLINEConnecting with shoppers at a busy farmers market can be a challenge. Using photographs can help tremendously. In this webinar, the Virginia Farmers Market Association […]
Sales Strategy for Vendors Workshop
ONLINEJune 22, 2022, 3pm – 5pm, via Zoom Want to increase your sales at the market? Learn tips and techniques of engagement with customers and […]
The Risk and Liability of Running a Farmers Market
ONLINEThe Risk and Liability of Running a Farmers Market October 12, 2022 at 3pm, Via Zoom Is your farmers market prepared for an emergency or accident? […]