Farmers’ Market Management Network, Inc. Working cooperatively to enhance Ohio farmers’ markets both large and small to create unity, consistency, and sustainability through collaboration and education.

Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference

March 4-5, 2010 at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg

We have partnered with Ohio State University South Centers and the Ohio Department of Agriculture to present Ohio’s first statewide farmers market conference.  This two-day conference will cover topics such as direct marketing,  insurance and funding. Farmers’ market managers and vendors are invited to attend to network and share ideas that will improve their market.  See Details

Many thanks to all who attended our Annual Meeting on Jan. 27, 2010. Read Details

About our Organization: Our cooperative enables market managers and vendors to determine common needs and find ways for small and large markets to become more successful and cost-effective.  Join Us:  See our  membership application

For the latest progress on our projects read the meeting minutes.

The Ohio State University South Center’s Growing! Ohio Farmers’ Markets program is providing resources, education, training, and technical assistance to help all Ohio farmers’ markets and vendors succeed in capturing a greater share of the growing demand by consumers for access to locally produced foods. Visit their website.

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Attn: Produce Farmers: Public Meeting On FDA Produce Safety Rule

March 11, 2010 in Columbus. Help make certain FDA has all the facts it needs. Come and join a discussion that needs to be informed by your expertise and on-the-ground knowledge. See Details

Featured Member:

Pearl Winter Market Downtown Columbus

Open 10 am – 2pm on Fridays in February, the market offers fresh produce, meats, cheeses, local hand made crafts and more.  Visit Pearl Market’s site.