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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200424T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200115T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200115T120000
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CREATED:20191216T153523Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191218T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T113643
CREATED:20191216T153317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T153317Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191213T120000
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CREATED:20191205T033331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T033532Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
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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
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CREATED:20171122T032155Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180127T150000
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CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T113643
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171110
DTSTAMP:20260410T113643
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170210T150000
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CREATED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161111
DTSTAMP:20260410T113643
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160913T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T113643
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:20260410T113643
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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