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Happy National Farmers Market Week! As a fan of farms and farmers markets, I have some good news for you! Did you know that there are now 6,132 farmers markets in America? That represents a sixteen percent increase over the number recorded in the National Farmers Market Directory in 2009. Market vendors can now purchase insurance specifically developed for farmers market vending. Details of the offer are in our Resources section. America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ Contest American Farmland Trust is holding their annual America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest. Entering your market in the contest will engage customers, generate local pride, raise the local The following is from the Farmers Market Coalition a national organization of which FMMN is a member: The farmers market season has begun for many of us, and we’re collectively abuzz with energy, excitement, and the confidence that the work of farmers markets is meaningful and worthwhile. National initiatives like [...] Farmers’ Market Workshop Series Contributed By Kathy Lehr | Clermont County government If you grow your own vegetables or raise your own livestock, and have ever considered setting up a booth at the local farmers’ market, the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension-Clermont is offering a Farmers’ Market Workshop Series to help you learn all about it! “These [...] The Grandview Farmers’ Market is seeking vendors for its summer market season. They are particularly looking for cheese, eggs, flowers and a variety of farm and value added products. The market will be on Saturdays on Grandview Avenue. For details contact Kristy Smeltzer at 614-764-7531 or by email kristen.smeltzer@wellsfargoadvisors.com Read and print the pdf version: FMMN Newsletter 2009-10-11 Farmers’ Market Management Network of Ohio Newsletter ===== Ohio producers of fresh fruits and vegetables have an opportunity to attend a Listening Session to hear about the various groups who are working to address the proposed changes [...] EBT and Farmers Markets: Practical Advice from Successful Programs Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (ET) This is a free webinar hosted by The Farmers Market Coallition. Details and Registration Fairgoers Buying Local At State Fair Farmers Market Posted: 4:52 pm EDT August 3, 2009Updated: 5:12 pm EDT August 3, 2009 DAYTON, Ohio — In the Ohio Proud Farmers’ Market tent people won’t find their typical fair food. Instead, they’ll find farmers from around Ohio selling produce and products grown and made in Ohio. Read [...] How does this bill affect small farmers and vendors selling direct? The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and the National Organic Coalition wrote a letter to the bill’s sponsor Rep. Dingell that reveals some of the provisions that affect small producers. Read the letter at: http://sustainableagriculture.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/food-safety-dingell-rebuttal.pdf |
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