VAFMA News
The Saturday Warrenton Farmers Market's season has begun & the Wednesday market will open in May!
Established in 1975, this VAFMA member market features 40 vendors and offers children's educational programs like an opportunity to plant seedlings or mix up simple recipes using fresh ingredients.
Market Manager Elizabeth Melson serves as VAFMA's Central Region Director.
Fresh from the farm: Warrenton’s farmers market opens April 20
fauquier.com
Warrenton’s farmers market opens Saturday, April 20, featuring some 40 vendors on the southwest corner of Fifth and Lee streets and transforming a public parking lot into an outdoor marketBon Appetit recognizes RVA as the good food loving town that it is!
It's no surprise to us that this love note to Richmond's restaurants was penned by Stephanie Ganz of The Apple Cart, one of our training partners.
As a regular farmers market shopper, Stephanie truly knows good food. Follow her on Instagram for drool worthy market hauls: @salganz
Where to Eat in Richmond, America’s Next Great Restaurant-Obsessed Town
bonappetit.com
From a bakery turning out heavenly croissants to a stellar lineup of breweries, Richmond is small but mighty.We love hearing this feedback about our vendor training day in Richmond!Up early to make the VAFMA training in Richmond today! Niche businesses, such as growers and farmers need drilled down marketing.
Update: this was full of really good training, resources, and idea sharing. The Virginia Farmers Market Association really put a lot of work into this event and I will definitely pay attention to their classes and training.
We’re joining the 40th Anniversary celebration at Arlington Farmers Market Saturday!
Run by VAFMA member Community Foodworks, this market has supported farmers and producers for four decades by running a producer-only farmers market: everyone you talk to at market can tell you the story of their products.
A special commemorative event at the market will include a keynote speech from Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and a speech from our Executive Director Kim Hutchinson along with children’s activities and more.
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AT THE ARLINGTON FARMERS MARKET
vafma.org
2019 marks an important milestone for one of the oldest running farmers markets in the Virginia Commonwealth. The Arlington Farmers Market was founded in 1979 and will celebrate 40 years this spring, ...