VAFMA News
2024 Virginia Farmers Market Food Safety Summit
Registration April 4, 9 & 11, 9am 12pm EST, online An online summit for market managers & food vendors covering the ins and outs of food safety requirements in Virginia Food freshness, short supply chains [...]
A Pivotal Year for VAFMA – a note to members, partners, and supporters
Dear Friends of VAFMA, This has been a pivotal year for the Virginia Farmers Market Association. We have launched and expanded initiatives that have been brewing for years. It is with the deepest gratitude that [...]
Become a Virginia Certified Farmers Market
The Virginia Farmers Market Association has launched the Virginia Certified Farmers Market Program to recognize markets in the state that are meeting and exceeding best practices. This is a way for [...]
2023-2024 Winter Farmers Markets in Virginia
Of the 265 farmers markets in Virginia, 54 markets stay open throughout the winter months. An additional 49 markets are open in December -- many for special holiday markets -- but do not continue [...]
VAFMA is Hiring a Food Safety Programming Coordinator
The Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA) is seeking an outgoing, organized person to take their Market Manager food safety programs to the next level. VAFMA currently has several successful professional development programs for [...]
VAFMA Launches Farmers Market University
VAFMA Launches Farmers Market University We’re incredibly excited to share that Farmers Market University — VAFMA's online training platform -- is open! And bonus … VAFMA members get a 10% discount on Farmers [...]