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SUMMARY:Market Manager Certification Course Begins - 14 weeks
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA) is pleased to offer a 14-week interactive\, engaging\, student-centered learning experience addressing real-world market issues. \nMore Details Here
URL:https://vafma.org/event/market-manager-certification-course-begins-14-weeks/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230118T093000
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SUMMARY:2023 Virginia Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Farmers Market Conference (online)\nJanuary 18\, 2023\, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm\nFocus will be on Social Media Marketing & Food Access \nMore info coming soon
URL:https://vafma.org/event/2023-virginia-farmers-market-conference/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
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SUMMARY:2022 VAFMA Member Meeting & Board Election
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA Member Meeting 2022November 9\, 2022\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMVAFMA members onlyAll members of the Virginia Farmers Market Association are invited to the 2022 VAFMA Member Meeting and Board Election. During this online meeting\, we will review 2022 and share our plans for 2023 and beyond.Members will hear from and vote on VAFMA board nominees. We will facilitate an open discussion about the opportunities and challenges markets and vendors encountered in 2022. We will also ask for feedback on what VAFMA can do for members in 2023. We encourage all VAFMA members to attend. The more involved you are\, the better VAFMA will be.10:00 – 10:30 – VAFMA Board Election10:30 – 11:15 – VAFMA in 2022 and 202311:15-12:00 – Facilitated and Open Member Conversation
URL:https://vafma.org/event/2022-vafma-member-meeting-board-election/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220913T205449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205449Z
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SUMMARY:The Risk and Liability of Running a Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Risk and Liability of Running a Farmers Market\nOctober 12\, 2022 at 3pm\, Via Zoom\nIs your farmers market prepared for an emergency or accident? Does your insurance policy cover what it needs to cover? Do you know how to document an incident? In this webinar\, Katie Atkinson of New Oak Insurance will help you answer these questions. She will discuss the potential big issues to look out for and how to conduct an annual checkup. She will also share the questions to ask your insurance agent to make sure your market or vendor business is fully covered. \nThe answers to these questions may be different whether your market: \n\nis on public property versus private property\nuses volunteer or paid staff\nis a non-profit\, government or private organization\n\nJoin us October 12\, 2022 at 3pm via Zoom to ensure that you are taking the necessary precautions. \nFree Registration Required
URL:https://vafma.org/event/the-risk-and-liability-of-running-a-farmers-market/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220814
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220413T213210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T213210Z
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SUMMARY:National Farmers Market Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate farmers markets all week! August 7 – 13\, 2022
URL:https://vafma.org/event/national-farmers-market-week-2/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220613T232031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T232031Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Strategy for Vendors Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 22\, 2022\, 3pm – 5pm\, via Zoom\nWant to increase your sales at the market? Learn tips and techniques of engagement with customers and tourists by developing a sales strategy for both in-person and online sales. Understand how to better communicate what makes you and your brand special. Take the guess work out of social\, email\, and sales by focusing on why you are in this business\, and putting a plan in place to reach your goals. \nJoin the Virginia Farmers Market Association and Barb Lamb of The Apple Cart Company for this 2 hour training. Free registration is required. You will receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting. \nhttps://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUzMTI0
URL:https://vafma.org/event/sales-strategy-for-vendors-workshop/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220509T223408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T223408Z
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SUMMARY:4 Photos Every Farm Needs Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Connecting with shoppers at a busy farmers market can be a challenge. Using photographs can help tremendously. In this webinar\, the Virginia Farmers Market Association partners with Digital Storyteller and Farm Photographer Daniel James (DJ) of Herd Ventures to share the four shots every farmer needs to include on their website and at market. \nDJ will cover why each photo is important and how it connects with customers\, sharing examples throughout. He will also walk you through how to integrate the photos into your market set up so they are visible but don’t blow away on a windy day. You will leave the webinar with a pared down plan for adding photographs to your market display. \nMay 26\, 2022\, 3pm – 4pm\, via Zoom \nAbout the Speaker: With a family history of farming and a personal background in small business development\, nonprofits\, and agriculture\, DJ founded HERD Ventures to cultivate community through story. Over the past decade\, he has traveled the world working with farms to understand the evolution of agriculture and the role these stories play in feeding the imagination. Based on a sprawling farm in Esmont\, Virginia he now focuses exclusively on the Commonwealth and its regional food system to help bridge the gap between content and consumption. \nA recording will be available for registrants.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/4-photos-every-farm-needs-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220315T162316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T162316Z
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SUMMARY:Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors
DESCRIPTION:In this third installment of the Farmers Market Preparedness workshop\, we will provide an overview of food safety for vendors at farmers markets. It will cover when a food inspection is required\, how to obtain an inspection\, and the exemptions from inspection in the Virginia Food Laws. The workshop will touch on applicable laws and regulations\, food labeling\, and packaging.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/food-safety-for-farmers-market-vendors/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220315T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T162038Z
UID:7966-1650477600-1650483000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Market Day Prep for Farmers Market Success
DESCRIPTION:Success at the farmers market starts well before you get to market. In the second webinar in the Farmers Market Preparedness series\, we will focus on getting prepared for market day. We will cover what you need to do\, bring\, and plan for to improve your sales at market. You’ll leave the webinar with a checklist to use throughout the season.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/market-day-prep-for-farmers-market-success/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220222T172316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T172316Z
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SUMMARY:Action! Using Short Video Clips to Connect with Customers
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Farmers Market Preparedness Series from VAFMA and VSU \nVirtual Workshop (Action! Using Short Clips to Connect with Customers) \nAudience: Market Vendors 90-Minute Workshop \nThis workshop will focus on the ins and outs of short form video to attract new customers for individual vendors. Discussion points during the workshop will include:\n– Why short form video is important to attracting customers – What is effective and what to shoot\n– How long should the videos be? How often should they post?\n– Can videos created be used on multiple platforms (IG Reels\, TikTok)\n– What should I consider to help maintain privacy\n– How to overcome stage fright & tips to talking to a camera\n– How is the video content best shared to the social platforms (a demonstration will be provided)
URL:https://vafma.org/event/action-using-short-video-clips-to-connect-with-customers/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220316T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20220211T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T202230Z
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SUMMARY:All Region Market Manager Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Connections & Changes Impacting Virginia’s Farmers Markets \nMarch 16\, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, via Zoom\nVAFMA will connect you with people and resources to help you navigate the 2022 market season. We will share policy and regulation updates impacting farmers markets while also sharing new funding and marketing resources. \nThen we’ll break out into regional groups giving you time to connect with other market managers near you. Everyone will separate into Zoom breakout rooms by region. \nYou’ll leave updated and connected with a list of key contacts for help with resolving market issues. \nRegister
URL:https://vafma.org/event/all-region-market-manager-meeting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20211116T183352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T183352Z
UID:7849-1642759200-1650542400@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Market Manager Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vafma.org/event/market-manager-certification-program/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210420T171700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T171700Z
UID:7442-1635339600-1635346800@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Ricky Kowalewski for details
URL:https://vafma.org/event/blue-ridge-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210702T171933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T171933Z
UID:7549-1634515200-1634860799@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Agritourism Conference
DESCRIPTION:2021 Virginia Agritourism Conference\nBase Camp: Exploring the Trails\, Agritourism\, and Downtown Ecosystem\n\nAgritourism Conference \n\n 
URL:https://vafma.org/event/virginia-agritourism-conference/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210721T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210420T171552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T171552Z
UID:7440-1626872400-1626879600@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Ricky Kowalewski for details
URL:https://vafma.org/event/blue-ridge-meeting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210430T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210420T170654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T171310Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Region Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the 2021 market season\, we are hosting a Capital Region Market Managers Meeting via Zoom on Friday\, April 30th\, beginning at 11:30 am.  VAFMA’s Executive Director\, Kim Hutchinson\, will join us to share the very latest in VDACS’ COVID guidance and other important VAFMA news.  We will not have a structured agenda\, it will be an informal chat about the status of our markets\, a discussion on market related issues and a chance to ask questions of each other.  Feel free to email with specific topics you would like to discuss. \nContact Cappie and John Montgomery for Zoom link.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/capital-region-meeting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210420T171232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T171232Z
UID:7438-1619614800-1619622000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Region Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA’s Blue Ridge Region Meeting. Contact Ricky Kowalewski for Zoom link.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/blue-ridge-region-meeting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210311T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210219T194842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T145227Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210302T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210127T164035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T014439Z
UID:7165-1614708000-1614718800@vafma.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210219T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T194716Z
UID:7282-1614258000-1614265200@vafma.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20210127T163648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T163648Z
UID:7163-1611838800-1611846000@vafma.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20200924T162548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T162548Z
UID:6719-1611273600-1619222399@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Market Manager Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Market Manager Certification Course\nFridays\, Jan 22 – April 23\, 2021\n\nMore details to come!
URL:https://vafma.org/event/market-manager-certification-course/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210107T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20200924T162322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T191224Z
UID:6717-1610006400-1610038800@vafma.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210105T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20201127T220204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T220204Z
UID:6806-1609869600-1609884000@vafma.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20201027T193638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T044858Z
UID:6773-1605031200-1605045600@vafma.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200423T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153550
CREATED:20200417T151518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T151607Z
UID:6354-1587643200-1587650400@vafma.org
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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200314T150000
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CREATED:20200224T171654Z
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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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