VAFMA News
Support Low Income Older Adults by Bringing SFMNP to Your Market
Farmers Market Managers -- Please attend the virtual Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Expansion Information Session on Friday, March 3rd from 1-2pm. 2023 brings new opportunities to expand this program throughout the Commonwealth, [...]
VAFMA Membership Benefits
Member Benefits Your membership pays for itself with savings and special offers that serve you and your market. ALL LEVELS of membership are annual (January – December) and include these benefits: Advance Your [...]
Virginia Farmers Market Food Safety Summit
Virginia Farmers Market Food Safety Summit March 17, 2023; 9:30 am - 4:00 pm A webinar for market managers & food vendors covering the ins and outs of food safety requirements in [...]
Winter Farmers Markets in Virginia – Eat Local Year Round
Of the 220+ farmers markets in Virginia, 55 markets stay open throughout the winter months. An additional 30 markets are open in December -- many for special holiday markets -- but do not continue [...]
VAFMA Seeks Instructors for Market Manager Certification Program
VAFMA Seeks Instructors for Market Manager Certification Program The Virginia Farmers Market Association is expanding its training offerings for market managers and is seeking leaders for specific topics to be taught in 2023. [...]
VAFMA Announces 2023 Board of Directors
Dear Friends of VAFMA, I am pleased to announce VAFMA’s 2023 Board of Directors. Executive Officers: President: Dr. Omar Faison of Virginia State University Vice President: Ricky Kowalewski [...]