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SUMMARY:Farmers Market Preparedness - Part IV Topic: How to Tell Your Story
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Cooperative Extension Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State University in conjunction with the Virginia Farmers Market Association will share how to craft and tell your farm story. You will learn about marketing/branding/social media. In addition\, you will hear about different ways to market your business and what works and more importantly what hasn’t worked in this new market reality. \nFor more information\, contact Michael Carter\, Jr. at (804) 691-0490 or micarter@vsu.edu. \nYOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM MEETING LINK IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK\, PLEASE EMAIL smallfarm@vsu.edu \nIf you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices\, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity\, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/farmers-market-preparedness-part-ov-topic-how-to-tell-your-story/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210302T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210302T210000
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease Training for Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:Farmers markets and farms (considered medium risk employers) are now required by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry to train their employees (paid and unpaid) on the hazards and characteristics of the SARSCoV-2 virus and COVID-19 disease\, safe and healthy work practices\, personal protective equipment and other infectious disease topics. \nInfectious disease plans are also required for Medium Risk Employers with 11 or more employees (paid and unpaid). \nTo assist farmers markets in complying with these mandates\, VAFMA is offering a training class that walks attendees through the steps of compliance. Harrisonburg City COVID-19 Response Coordinator\, Paul Helmuth\, will guide attendees through the requirements and how they apply to farmers markets. \nThrough this class\, participants will receive: \n— A certificate of completion \n— An infectious disease plan template along with training on how to customize it to fit your business \n— Education on and digital materials for training your employees \n— A link to a recording of the training \nAbout the Instructor \nPaul Helmuth is the Deputy Emergency Coordinator and has coordinated the COVID-19 response for the City of Harrisonburg. \nPaul has spent 30 years in emergency services as a paramedic\, firefighter and emergency manager. He has helped create plans for biological and terrorism responses for the last 19 years for both public and private responses including responses for anthrax\, influenza\, Ebola\, and now COVID-19. \nCost & Registration \n$150 for members \n$225 for non-members \nRegistration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/infectious-disease-training-for-farmers-markets-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market Preparedness - Part III Topic: Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:In this Farmers Market Readiness workshop\, we will provide an overview of food safety for farmers at the farmers’ market. It will cover when a food inspection is required\, how to obtain an inspection\, and the exemptions from inspection that are in the Virginia Food Laws. Additionally\, it will also touch on the applicable laws and regulations\, food labeling and packaging. The webinar will also discuss how to become VA Grown and VA finest designated. We will also hear from VDACS\, VDH\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, VA GROWN and VA FINEST. \nFor more information\, contact Michael Carter\, Jr. at (804) 691-0490 or micarter@vsu.edu. \nYOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM MEETING LINK IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK\, PLEASE EMAIL smallfarm@vsu.edu \nIf you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices\, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity\, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/farmers-market-preparedness-part-iii-topic-food-safety/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market Preparedness Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Demand for healthy local food is increasing in the Commonwealth. Of course\, the difficulty of getting your products to customers has increased too. \nVAFMA has teamed up with the VSU Small Farm Outreach Program to share strategies and approaches to selling at farmers markets in Virginia. This is a 4 workshop series focused on basic market preparedness\, food safety\, online/offline marketing\, and online/virtual payment systems. \nFree Registration at this link\nYOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM MEETING LINK IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK\, PLEASE EMAIL smallfarm@vsu.edu \nIf you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices\, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity\, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/farmers-market-preparedness-workshops/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210107T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200924T162322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T191224Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual VA Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Farmers Market Conference will be held January 7\, 2021 ONLINE! \nThis full day event will focus on current issues faced by farmers markets. It will also address the new era of marketing. Details on topics and speakers will follow. \n\nMid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference
URL:https://vafma.org/event/virtual-va-farmers-market-conference/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210105T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210105T220000
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease Training for Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:All Virginia businesses – including farmers markets\, farms\, and market vendors — are now required to adhere to the new Statewide Emergency Workplace Safety Standards adopted by The Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program and the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board in July 2020. \n  \nThe standards require organizations to: \n1. Create a check-in protocol for symptoms and exposure before each shift <all businesses> \n2. Develop an infectious disease plan (deadline was 9/14/20) <businesses with 11 or more employees> \n3. Create a coronavirus 101 training for employees with a completion certificate offered at the end of the training (deadline was 8/14/20) <all businesses> \n  \nTo assist farmers markets in complying with this mandate\, VAFMA is offering a training class that will walk market managers through the steps of compliance. Harrisonburg City COVID-19 Response Coordinator\, Paul Helmuth\, will guide attendees through the requirements and how they apply to farmers markets. \n  \nThrough this 4 hour class\, participants will receive: \n· A certificate of completion \n· An infectious disease plan template along with training on how to customize it to fit your business \n· Education on and digital materials for training your employees \n· A link to a recording of the training \n  \nAbout the Instructor \nPaul Helmuth is the Deputy Emergency Coordinator and has coordinated the COVID-19 response for the City of Harrisonburg. \nPaul has spent 30 years in emergency services as a paramedic\, firefighter and emergency manager. He has helped create plans for biological and terrorism responses for the last 19 years for both public and private responses including responses for anthrax\, influenza\, Ebola\, and now COVID-19. \n  \nCost & Registration \n$150 for members \n$225 for non-members \n 
URL:https://vafma.org/event/infectious-disease-training-for-farmers-markets-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20201027T193638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T044858Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease Training for Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:All Virginia businesses – including farmers markets\, farms and market vendors — are now required to adhere to the new Statewide Emergency Workplace Safety Standards adopted by The Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program and the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board in July 2020. \nThe standards require farmers markets to: \n\nCreate a check-in protocol for symptoms and exposure before each shift <all businesses>\nDevelop an infectious disease plan (deadline was 9/14/20) * (businesses with 11 or more employees)\nCreate a coronavirus 101 training for employees with a completion certificate offered at the end of the training (deadline was 8/14/20) <all businesses>\n\nTo assist farmers markets in complying with this mandate\, VAFMA is offering a training class that will walk attendees through the steps of compliance. Harrisonburg City COVID-19 Response Coordinator\, Paul Helmuth\, will guide attendees through the requirements and how they apply to farmers markets. \nThrough this 4 hour class\, participants will receive: \n\nA certificate of completion\nAn infectious disease plan template along with training on how to customize it to fit your business\nEducation on and digital materials for training your employees\nA link to a recording of the training
URL:https://vafma.org/event/infectious-disease-training-for-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200423T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200417T151518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T151607Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Online Trainings
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA is hosting two online training classes that will detail how 9 different markets are navigating this obstacle course. \nIn the trainings\, you’ll hear from market managers at rural\, urban and suburban markets; government run\, private and non-profit markets.  They will share their successes and lessons learned along with their communication strategies\, signage\, market rules\, physical structure\, social distancing practices\, use of volunteers\, payment methods and more. \nVAFMA staff will summarize the recommendations and resources shared. \nRegistration for the trainings is limited. Recordings will be available. \nCost is $15 per person\, per training\nRegistration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/covid-19-online-trainings/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200416T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200413T195832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T195832Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Getting Your Market Open During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16th\, 12:00pm – 1:30 pm \nThis VAFMA webinar will provide an update of the latest state operation requirements for Virginia’s farmers markets. We’ll answer your questions and provide examples to help you adjust the setup of your market. \nMeredith Ledlie Johnson of Virginia Cooperative Extension will be with us to discuss using SNAP at markets during COVID-19. She’ll share how market managers are adjusting SNAP benefit sales to meet the current market guidelines. \nKim Hutchinson\, Executive Director of VAFMA will explain how to work with your local officials to get your market open. Howard Herman of Falls Church Farmers Market will share his experience navigating the challenges he faced getting his market open. \nRiko Metzroth of Farmers Insurance Financial Services will be with us to discuss general liability during COVID-19. He’ll also talk about two Small Business Administration Loans of interest to markets and their vendors.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/webinar-getting-your-market-open-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200326T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200227T181423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T181423Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Produce Safety Rule
DESCRIPTION:The Produce Safety Rule\, Exemptions and Market Requirements \nMarch 26\, 2020\, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Free Online Training \nFree Registration Link
URL:https://vafma.org/event/webinar-produce-safety-rule/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200316T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200227T174440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T174440Z
UID:5763-1584356400-1584361800@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Food Safety and Handling at Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Food Safety Program Overview and Food Handler Best Practices at the Farmers Market\nMarch 16\, 2020\, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Free Online Training \nThis presentation will provide an overview of producing food products to sell at the farmers market. It will cover when a food inspection is required\, how to obtain an inspection\, and the exemptions from inspection that are in the Virginia Food Laws. Additionally\, it will also touch on the applicable laws and regulations\, industrial hemp\, and food labeling. \nThe presentation will also cover how to prevent selling contaminated foods at the market by 1) Fostering good health and hygiene practices\, 2) Cleaning and prevention of cross contamination\, 3) Holding hot/cold foods at proper temperatures\, 4) Ensuring foods are cooked to the correct temperature\, and 5) Ensuring foods sold originate from safe sources. Additionally\, it covers some of Virginia Cooperative Extensions’s resources available for markets. \nFree Registration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/webinar-food-safety-and-handling-at-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200314T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200224T171654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T171756Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Farmers Market Vendor Training
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Farmers Market Association\, LEAP for Local Food\, Salem Farmers Market and Lynchburg Community Market are offering a regional farmers market vendor training March 14th in Roanoke. \nThis will be a day of networking\, marketing training\, resource sharing\, and business planning. We’ll also hear some vendor success stories! \nPeer-led presentations on: \n\nBusiness Resources\nBusiness Planning\nMarketing for the Market\nSuccess Stories\n\nRegistration is $10 and includes lunch \nPlease Register Here
URL:https://vafma.org/event/blue-ridge-farmers-market-vendor-training/
LOCATION:Colab\, 1327 Grandin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200227T164227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T164227Z
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SUMMARY:VAFMA Coastal Region Meeting and Training
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2020 Season Kickoff!\nThe Virginia Farmers Market Association invites all Farmers Market Managers and Vendors in the Coastal Region to Join us for our 2020 Season Kickoff meeting and training! \nThis gathering is open to both members and non-members\, free of charge. Bring a brown bag lunch if you wish. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, March 11\, 11 am to 2 pm \nWHERE: Chesapeake Central Library\, 298 Cedar Road\, Chesapeake\, VA 23322 \nREGISTRATION: FREE but please register \nHeather Wheeler from the VDACS Marketing Division will be presenting about the Virginia Grown and Virginia Finest Programs\, as well as best practices for farmers market vendors. \nWe also have Courtney Mickiewicz from the VDACS Food Safety Division to speak about policies and compliance that both market managers and vendors should be aware of. \nAdditionally\, we have some information about the Certified Naturally Grown program\, which is gaining traction with small producers. Certifications include produce\, mushrooms\, livestock\, apiary and aquaponics. \nOur Executive Director\, Dr. Kim Hutchinson\, will also be there to tell you more about VAFMA and its initiatives and benefits. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-coastal-region-meeting-and-training/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Central Library\, 298 Cedar Road\, Chesapeake\, Virginia\, 23322
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200225T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200217T200632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T200632Z
UID:5712-1582628400-1582632000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Market Liability Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Riko 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 February 25 at 11:00 am (EST)\, Riko will review the risks faced by farmers market vendors and operators.\n\nHe will review examples of past claims\, and how to insure against such claims. He will also cover the importance of operators insisting upon valid and active insurance certificates from each vendor.\n\nFree Registration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/farmers-market-liability-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20200116T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T190958Z
UID:5674-1579860000-1587740400@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Market Manager Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:A 14-week interactive\, engaging\, student-centered learning experience addressing real-world market issues. This certification program will train market managers in best practices on the following topics: \n\nThe Role of Market Manager\nMarket Rules\, Policies\, and Governance\nMarket Operations: Accounting\, Sales & Expenses\, SNAP\nConflict Management\nSpecial Events: Planning\nMarketing and Social Media\nGrant Writing and Fundraising\nMarket Data & Reporting\nFood Safety at the Market\n\nLearn more here.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/2020-market-manager-certification-course/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200115T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20191216T153523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T153606Z
UID:5626-1579086000-1579089600@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Getting to Greener Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Getting to Greener Webinar\nFarmers Markets are full of plastic bags\, plastic utensils\, clamshell packaging. At just one market in Fairfax County\, shoppers use a conservative average of 100\,000 single use plastic bags per season. There are over 25 Farmers Markets in the Northern Virginia Region every week. Several are year round and that is an unconscionable number of plastic bags considering the damage just one bag could do to a bale of cotton\, or if ingested by livestock. \nThis session will showcase products and programs that Markets and Farmers can use instead of single use plastics and open the discussion up to creative ways Markets can market their sustainability and get even more customers (including eco-tourists!) who care about not just where the food comes from\, but how they buy it. \nAbout the Presenters \nJennifer Cole\, Executive Director- Clean Fairfax \nJennifer Cole has been the Executive Director for Clean Fairfax since January 2009.\nShe served as the President of the Virginia Council on Litter Prevention and Recycling\, a member of the Beekeepers Association of Northern Virginia\, the Virginia Recycling Association\, and serves on the County’s Trash Team\, a task force made up of County agencies\, regional authorities and non-profits working on keeping area streams and special places clean and litter-free. She is the 2018 recipient of the Fairfax County Environment Excellence Award. Before moving to Northern Virginia\, Jen worked in Providence\, Rhode Island developing and managing urban agriculture and community gardens\, community forestry\, and advocacy via environmental law.\nShe holds a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis on Urban Environmental Policy from Norwich University and a Certification in Advanced Business Sustainability from the University of Vermont. \nZach Huntington\, Clean Streams Program Manager- Clean Fairfax \nZach Huntington is a Virginia native and lifelong outdoorsman with a passion for clean water. He received his Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Natural Resources and Conservation\, and is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Environmental Compliance and Sustainability.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/getting-to-greener-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191218T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20191216T153317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T153317Z
UID:5624-1576670400-1576674000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Marketing 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Marketing 101:\nClarify Your Identity to Connect With Customers\nIn this webinar\, participants will be guided through simple exercises to find clarity in their identity and branding and connect with their ideal customers. We’ll also cover common mistakes small businesses make in their identity and branding\, and tips and tricks for marketing on a budget (including new resources not discussed at the VAFMA conference!)
URL:https://vafma.org/event/marketing-101-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20191205T033331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T033532Z
UID:5581-1576234800-1576238400@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Industrial Hemp: Current and Future Regulatory Structure
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the commercial production and sale of industrial hemp. Virginia passed their Industrial Hemp Act in 2019 and the regulatory structure continues to change and evolve. As interest in hemp and hemp products grow\, hear how both VDACS and the industry are respnding now and moving forward.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/virginia-industrial-hemp-current-and-future-regulatory-structure/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20190220T170529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T014938Z
UID:4129-1573603200-1573862399@vafma.org
SUMMARY:7th Annual VA Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th Annual Virginia Farmers Market Conference \n“Virginia is for Farmers Market Lovers” \nNovember 13-15 in Staunton\, VA \nOur annual conference provides an opportunity for dynamic discussions\, training\, information exchange and peer networking between Virginia’s market managers and other food system stakeholders. \nMore Information
URL:https://vafma.org/event/7th-annual-va-farmers-market-conference/
LOCATION:Stonewall Jackson Hotel-Staunton\, Virginia\, 24 South Market Street\, Staunton\, VA\, 24401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190916T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20190821T184832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T184914Z
UID:4921-1568635200-1568638800@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Vendor Webinar Series 9/16 - 10/14
DESCRIPTION:Join VAFMA and Virginia Cooperative Extension for a lunchtime webinar series. Mondays\, 9/16/19 – 10/14/19 at noon \n\nMarket Vendor Lunchtime Webinar Series
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vendor-webinar-series/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20190718T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T175556Z
UID:4777-1564876800-1565481599@vafma.org
SUMMARY:National & Virginia Farmers Market Week
DESCRIPTION:National — and Virginia — Farmers Market Week is August 4 – 10\, 2019. This week is for celebrating farmers markets and the significant contributions they make to their communities. This year\, Governor Northam plans to officially proclaim “Virginia is for Farmers Market Lovers Week” during National Farmers Market Week. \nVAFMA is calling on all Virginia farmers markets to count their visitors during this week for Visitor Count Week. More info here
URL:https://vafma.org/event/national-farmers-market-week/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20190718T014448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T014914Z
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SUMMARY:Visitor Count Week
DESCRIPTION:During National Farmers Market Week — August 4 – 10\, 2019 — farmers markets across Virginia will count their visitors. VAFMA will sum up the counts and publish the total.\nHaving a statewide count will give us all a better understanding of how many people Virginia’s farmers markets serve. Currently\, there aren’t any statewide estimates of customers attending farmers markets. We chose Farmers Market Week to help everyone remember to participate. \nVisitor counts are an easy way to get started in data collection and this packet explains how to do it. \nAll market managers who commit to participating in Visitor Count Week will receive our 2019 Social Media Content Calendar. In it we share special dates\, marketing ideas & monthly tips to help you plan your farmers market promotions. Register today to download it. \nRegister for Visitor Count Week\nVolunteer to Help Count\nWe appreciate your participation and are available to answer any questions you may have. Contact Mary Delicate for assistance. \nHow Visitor Count Week Got Started \nOver the last decade\, the Farmers Market Coalition has been building resources to help market operators and market partners trumpet the impacts made at the almost 9\,000 locations across the U.S. Using the annual CSA signup day as inspiration\, FMC introduced the idea of National Counting Week (NCW) to its networks where markets would count their attendance\, and also undertake other counts on the same week of the year across the U.S. \nNational Farmers Market Week\, held annually during the first full week of August\, was chosen as the date of NCW\, both to promote the active role that market operators undertake for their community\, and to allow for data on that year’s NFMW attendance to be shared with market stakeholders such as the USDA. \nIn 2019\, the Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA) is holding the inaugural Visitor Count Week\, highlighting the data-driven mindset of farmers market operators\, encouraging volunteerism\, and resulting in simple graphic-friendly numbers that are useful to a wide number of stakeholders to show the diverse effects of markets.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/visitor-count-week/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20171122T032155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T201707Z
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SUMMARY:VAFMA 6th Annual Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA’s 6th Annual Farmers Market Conference will take place in the Capital Region\, Richmond\, VA. Please join us for 2 full days of learning\, networking\, and fun.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-6th-annual-farmers-market-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20171122T031948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T031948Z
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SUMMARY:VAFMA Board of Directors Annual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The VAFMA Board of Directors will meet for their annual retreat. The board comes together for two full days of leadership development and strategic planning to kick off the year.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-board-of-directors-annual-retreat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20171122T031753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T031753Z
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SUMMARY:Market Manager Certification Program Launch
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd session of the VAFMA Market Manager Certification Program starts in Richmond. Location TBA. The subsequent classes will be online.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/market-manager-certification-program-launch/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171110
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20170225T132812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T215159Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Annual Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA is pleased to host the Fifth Annual Virginia Farmers Market Conference for Virginia’s farmers markets and market managers to be held Wednesday & Thursday\, November 8 & 9\, 2017. \nThis year’s conference is held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Roanoke\, VA and will feature two fun-filled days of networking\, workshops\, motivational speakers\, and so much more! This year’s theme “Shine Bright * Stand Out” is shaping into awesome ideas about creating a standout market to shine bright in your community. More information may be found here: vafma.org/conference-info/.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/2017-annual-farmers-market-conference/
LOCATION:Roanoke\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20170204T200901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170204T200901Z
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SUMMARY:Market Manager Certification Program Start
DESCRIPTION:The Market manager Certification Pilot Program begins with the first session in Richmond\, VA.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/market-manager-certification-program-start/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161111
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20160706T002850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T215312Z
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA conferences are fun\, educational\, informative\, and a chance to meet others who do what you do!
URL:https://vafma.org/event/farmers-market-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Patriot & Convention Center\, 3032 Richmond Rd.\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160913T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20160906T184417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T184417Z
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SUMMARY:VAFMA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA will hold its 3rd quarter Board meeting in Charlottesville\, VA. \nIf you wish to attend the Board meeting and/or add an agenda item to our Board meeting and you are not a board member\, please send us an email at info@vafma.org and we will let you know if we have room to accommodate you/agenda at this time. (sometimes the meeting space is limited seating)
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-board-meeting/
LOCATION:VA Dept. of Forestry\, 900 Natural Resources Dr. \, Charlottesville \, VA\, 22903
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160727T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T132812
CREATED:20160718T220255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T221430Z
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SUMMARY:VAFMA Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA will hold it’s third quarter board meeting on July 27\, 2016 in Williamsburg\, VA. Board members are requested to attend in person if possible; a call-in number will be made available for those that cannot attend in person.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-quarterly-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA
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