BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Virginia Farmers Market Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vafma.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Virginia Farmers Market Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20220101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230516T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20230505T150353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T150429Z
UID:9389-1684234800-1684242000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Region VAFMA Meeting (in person)
DESCRIPTION:The next Blue Ridge Regional meeting will be in person on Tuesday\, May 16th from 11am – 1pm at 1210 Patterson Ave.\, Roanoke\, VA 24016 in the Community Room. Please let me know whether or not you will be able to attend.  Agenda to follow. \n  \nVAFMA Blue Ridge Regional Director:\nDeborah Edwards\, Director\nBlacksburg Farmer’s Market \nContact us to let us know you can attend.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/blue-ridge-region-vafma-meeting/
LOCATION:LEAP\, 1027 Patterson Ave\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230724T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20230331T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T170757Z
UID:9339-1690192800-1690200000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Capital Region VAFMA Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA’s Capital Region group is meeting quarterly. Coordinated by Stephanie Ganz\, VAFMA’s Capital Region Director. If you’re not receiving updates on these meetings\, please contact us and we will add you to the regional list. \nThe next scheduled meetings are April 24\, July 24\, and October 23. All at 10am via Zoom.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/capital-region-vafma-meeting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230813
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20230612T213953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T213953Z
UID:9456-1691280000-1691884799@vafma.org
SUMMARY:National Farmers Market Week
DESCRIPTION:August 6 – 12\, 2023 is National Farmers Market Week! It is during this week each year that organizations across the state and the country celebrate farmers markets and their significant contributions to their communities. \nIn Virginia\, the celebration is coordinated by the Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).
URL:https://vafma.org/event/national-farmers-market-week-3/
CATEGORIES:National Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20230816T205039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T205039Z
UID:9511-1692869400-1692876600@vafma.org
SUMMARY:VAFMA Blue Ridge Regional Meeting (in person)
DESCRIPTION:The next VAFMA Blue Ridge Regional meeting is on August 24th from 9:30am – 11:30am at 1210 Patterson Ave. SW\, Roanoke. Please contact Debbie Edwards for more details.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-blue-ridge-regional-meeting-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20230915T131617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T131617Z
UID:9529-1697018400-1697022000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating Great Social Media Content for Your Market
DESCRIPTION:Creating Great Social Media Content for Your Market\nDo you need more ideas for what to post on social media? Do you wish you could reach more market shoppers online? \nMarkia Baker and Navi Johnson of NM Legaci Marketing can help! In our next webinar\, they will discuss what makes for great content. They’ll share examples and give practical advice that you can use right away. \nThey will also walk you through how to create an Instagram reel and offer ideas for making them more engaging. \nJoin us October 11\, 2023 from 10am – 11am via Zoom. \nFree registration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/webinar-creating-great-social-media-content-for-your-market/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20230331T170905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T170905Z
UID:9343-1698055200-1698062400@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Capital Region VAFMA Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA’s Capital Region group is meeting quarterly. Coordinated by Stephanie Ganz\, VAFMA’s Capital Region Director. If you’re not receiving updates on these meetings\, please contact us and we will add you to the regional list. \nThe next scheduled meetings are April 24\, July 24\, and October 23. All at 10am via Zoom.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/capital-region-vafma-meeting-virtual-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20231003T173752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T174338Z
UID:9604-1698314400-1698321600@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Region VAFMA Meeting (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:The next Blue Ridge Region VAFMA Meeting will be on Thursday\, October 26th from 10am – 12pm at 1027 Patterson Ave. SW\, Roanoke\, VA. Contact Debbie Edwards for more information.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/fall-blue-ridge-region-vafma-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20230725T163456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T163456Z
UID:9491-1699437600-1699444800@vafma.org
SUMMARY:VAFMA Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA’s 2023 Membership Meeting & Board Election will be November 8th from 10am to 12pm via Zoom. This is a members-only meeting. \nDuring this online meeting\, we will review 2023 and share our plans for 2024 and beyond — including the Virginia Certified Farmers Market Program\, Market Manager Certification 201 and more!
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20231114T143056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T143156Z
UID:9651-1701864000-1701867600@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Steal This Idea - Farmers Market Promotion
DESCRIPTION:Webinar\, December 6\, 2023 12pm-1pm EST\nMarkia Baker and Navi Johnson are back! These savvy social media marketers from NM Legaci Marketing & the RVA Black Farmers Market have loads of social media and newsletter examples to share with you. Join us\, get inspired and “steal” some ideas. \nRegistration. You will receive email reminders.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/steal-this-idea-farmers-market-promotion/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20231121T194912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T194912Z
UID:9672-1706227200-1714175999@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Market Manager Certification Course
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. \nProgram participants who complete the full curriculum requirements will receive a signed certificate and will have earned the title of Certified Market Manager. \nOnline sessions Fridays 10:00 AM-12:00 noon January 26 – April 26\, 2024 \nMore Information
URL:https://vafma.org/event/market-manager-certification-course-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20240206T213750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T213750Z
UID:9798-1709200800-1709208000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:VAFMA Blue Ridge Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Blue Region meeting will be on February 29th from 10am – 12pm at 1027 Patterson Ave\, Roanoke\, Va. If you have a particular topic you would like to discuss\, please contact us.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-blue-ridge-regional-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20240228T165048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T165048Z
UID:9898-1711630800-1711634400@vafma.org
SUMMARY:VAFMA Coastal Region Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March 28th\, 1pm – 2pm\, via Zoom \nThe next VAFMA Coastal Region Meeting is March 28th from 1pm – 2pm online. If you aren’t already receiving Coastal Region updates\, please contact us.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-coastal-region-meeting/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240404T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20240220T192758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T192758Z
UID:9841-1712221200-1712836800@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Farmers Market Food Safety Summit
DESCRIPTION:April 4\, 9 & 11\, 9am-12pm EST\nAn online summit for market managers & food vendors covering the ins and outs of food safety requirements in Virginia \nMore info: https://vafma.org/food-safety-summit/
URL:https://vafma.org/event/virginia-farmers-market-food-safety-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20240422T163236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T163236Z
UID:9977-1713873600-1713880800@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Getting Started with the Anti-Racism Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Interactive webinar about the Anti-Racism toolkit\, a resource designed to aid in the development of racial consciousness leading to anti- racist action.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/getting-started-with-the-anti-racism-toolkit/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20240422T163409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T163409Z
UID:9979-1716375600-1716381000@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Working with the Homeless & Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Pre-recorded webinar sharing best practices for de-escalation and navigating relationships with homeless community members
URL:https://vafma.org/event/working-with-the-homeless-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20240528T183809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T184024Z
UID:9998-1718182800-1718186400@vafma.org
SUMMARY:VAFMA Blue Ridge Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next VAFMA Blue Ridge meeting will be at 9am on Wednesday\, June 12th at 1027 Patterson Ave.\, Roanoke\, VA. If you have any items you would like to have included on the agenda\, please let us know.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-blue-ridge-meeting/
LOCATION:LEAP\, 1027 Patterson Ave\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20240604T161726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T164756Z
UID:10023-1718445600-1718449200@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Press Event: Virginia Certified Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn more about the Virginia Certified Farmers Market System on June 15\, 2024 at 10:00 am at the RVA Big Market in Bryan Park in Richmond\, VA. We have reserved parking for confirmed attendees to make it easier for you to join us! \nThe Virginia Certified Farmers Market System is a certification program for farmers markets launched in 2024. \n\n\nCreated by the Virginia Farmers Market Association in partnership with market managers\, state agency and university staff.\nExamines 11 categories of farmers market management.\n19 farmers markets achieved Gold certification status this year.\nPress event scheduled for June 15\, 2024 10:00 AM EDT at the RVA Big Market in Bryan Park at 4308 Hermitage Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23227. RSVP requested.\nPress Release
URL:https://vafma.org/event/press-event-virginia-certified-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:RVA Big Market\, 4308 Hermitage Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227
CATEGORIES:Press Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20231213T220207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T165225Z
UID:9759-1731456000-1731715199@vafma.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for your \nPassport to Success:\nLeveling Up \nat the \nMid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference \nbrought to you by\nVirginia State University Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Farmers Market Association \nNovember 13-15\, 2024 \nDoubletree by Hilton\nRichmond-Midlothian\n1021 Koger Center Drive\nRichmond\, VA 23235 \nMore information coming soon! \nEmail us to join the Conference Committee
URL:https://vafma.org/event/2024-virginia-farmers-market-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20241029T154133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T154133Z
UID:10758-1733479200-1733484600@vafma.org
SUMMARY:VAFMA Member Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA Members\, \nWe are excited to announce that our annual VAFMA member meeting and board elections will take place on Friday\, December 6\, 2024\, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am via Zoom. This meeting is open to all members in good standing. \nDuring the meeting\, we will be conducting our annual board elections. We currently have an open regional board position for the Capital and Northern Virginia (NOVA) regions. Please send us your nominations. \nThank you for your ongoing support of VAFMA. We look forward to seeing you at the member meeting.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/vafma-member-meeting-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005950
CREATED:20241030T144106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T221620Z
UID:10761-1745830800-1746014400@vafma.org
SUMMARY:2025 Virginia Farmers Market Food Safety Summit (online)
DESCRIPTION:An online summit for farmers market managers & farmers market food vendors/producers covering food safety requirements in Virginia. \nDuring this annual Food Safety Summit\, VAFMA brings together representatives from state agencies to walk you through the requirements and answer your questions. These sessions are recorded and shared with registrants. \nApril 28-30th\, 2025\, from 9am – 12pm each day via Zoom.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/2025-virginia-farmers-market-food-safety-summit-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR