VAFMA News
Free Speech at Farmers Markets
Many farmers markets face questions about free speech—in particular, what types of restrictions markets can place on activities like leafleting, political campaigning, and protesting. What rules can a market make regarding speech? A new [...]
New Slate of Candidates for VAFMA Board of Directors
The Virginia Farmers Market Association will hold its member meeting January 7, 2021 during the Virginia Farmers Market Conference. At that time, VAFMA Members will vote on the below slate of candidates. In accordance [...]
Virginia Farmers Market Conference 2021
Virginia Farmers Market Conference The annual Virginia Farmers Market Conference is January 7th online. It will tackle top current issues faced by farmers markets including: Racial Equity & Food Justice Azeb Kinder [...]
Infectious Disease Training for Farmers Markets
Infectious Disease Training for Farmers Markets November 10, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM All Virginia businesses – including farmers markets, farms and market vendors -- are now required to adhere to the [...]
VAFMA September eNews
VAFMA September eNews Save These Dates New Food Safety Regulation Food System Financing Shenandoah Ag Enterprise Center Food Justice Film Festival Impact of COVID-19 Survey Save These VAFMA Dates Virginia Farmers Market Conference (Virtual) [...]
Phase Three Further Easing of Restrictions
A recently amended Executive Order from Governor Northam eases some of the requirements on farmers markets in communities in Phase 3. These include: Vendors and employees are not required to wear face coverings if [...]