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New Report on Parks and Rec Run Farmers Markets

From the National Recreation and Park Association: A new report issued by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Farmers Markets—Parks and Recreation Connecting Communities to Healthy Foods, highlights the vital role park and recreation [...]

Going to Market: A Guide to Selling Food at Farmers Markets

A Guide to Selling Raw, Processed and Prepared Food Products at Farmers’ Markets, Stores & Roadside Stands Prepared by Renee Boyer, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist & Joell Eifert, Director of Food Innovations Center, Food Science & Technology [...]

Celebrate Virginia Pollinator Week at the Capitol Square Farmers Market

Celebrate Virginia Pollinator Week at the Capitol Square Farmers Market What: Close out Virginia Pollinator Week at the farmers market on Governor St. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will [...]

River Street Market in Petersburg Virginia

River Street Market in Petersburg Virginia By Cheryl Bursch River Street Market was founded and started up by 3 local business owners in 2017. During the first season Richard Cuthbert took over as [...]

Opening Day at Capitol Square Farmers Market

Capitol Square Farmers Market Opens OnTheSquareVA Farmers Market opened Friday with 20 vendors and a crowd of 600 people during the two hour lunchtime market. The market is part of the Governor's initiative [...]

Intro to CNG: Does it Fit Your Farm?

Intro to Certified Naturally Grown: Does it Fit Your Farm? VAFMA is pleased to offer an opportunity for farmers to learn more about Certified Naturally Grown during a live call. [...]

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Virginia Farmers Market Association

1 day ago

Virginia is for Farmers Market Lovers is the theme of our 2019 Conference in Staunton. Have you seen our conference session list? ... See MoreSee Less

2019 Conference Sessions: Nov 13-15

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Food entrepreneurs: the deadline for the Help to the Shelf competition is approaching! Get those applications in!

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Our Conference Session List is Up! We also have lunchtime webinars scheduled for vendors throughout September - mailchi.mp/358f5d4b91ed/august2019 ... See MoreSee Less

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Virginia Farmers Market Association

1 week ago

Last night, Warrenton's Mayor officially proclaimed August as Farmers' Market Month in the Town of Warrenton! (minute 40)

Prior to that, market manager & VAFMA Board member, Elizabeth Melson gave an update on the successes of the Warrenton Farmers Market (minute 31)

This weekend, Warrenton Farmers' Market launches Virginia Fresh Match, which will *TRIPLE* SNAP benefits, along with new POP Bucks match! ... See MoreSee Less

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