The 2012 Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference will be held on March 9-10, 2012 at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on OSU’s main campus, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210 (map).
We are pleased to have joining us Bernie Prince, President of the Farmers Markets Coalition. Bernie will share information about farmers’ markets throughout the US and share best practices from many of the markets she has managed and visited.
Conference Agenda: The agenda is packed with great information and presentations that market managers and vendors/producers will find exciting and informative. There are a few sessions still to be confirmed, so keep in mind sessions may move around slightly. View the Conference Agenda
Accommodations: The Blackwell Inn has offered a special rate of $133/night to conference attendees. Call 1-866-247-4003 and tell them you are with the Ohio Farmers’ Markets Conference. Space is limited so call right away. There are a variety of other hotels in the area. See a map of nearby hotels.
Transportation: Carpool with other conference attendees to and from the event. Visit our RideBuzz ride sharing page.
Conference Registration Material, click here.
Conference Costs:
| FMMN Members | Non-Members | |
| Friday (dinner included) and Saturday | $60 | $75 |
| Friday Only (dinner included) | $40 | $50 |
| Saturday Only | $30 | $40 |
| Friday Dinner Only | $15 | $20 |
The FMMN Annual Meeting will be held on Friday during Dinner.
More information about FMMN membership
For more information, contact:
Christie Welch at 740-289-2071 Ext. 234 welch.183@osu.edu
Melissa Carter Ext. 222 carter.1094@osu.edu
The Ohio Farmers' Market Handbook: