Farmers Markets in Italy and Around the World: Putting Local Food on the Political Agenda
A few weeks ago, at the Coldiretti Village in Bologna, we hosted a dynamic panel exploring how farmers markets can…
Why You Should Join the Next Academy Studio: Growing Your Customer Base in Farmers Markets
Expanding the reach of a farmers market is no small feat. Many markets thrive on loyal customers, the “true believers”,…
Friends of the Earth Award 2025: Eman Seif’s Impact on Egyptian Women Farmers
Agriculture can be a powerful space of dignity, inclusion, and environmental stewardship, a place where new cultures of respect take…
Building Bridges, Growing Communities: A Message from the Director General
At the heart of the World Farmers Markets Coalition lies a vibrant and diverse constituency, one that reflects the richness…
Kuni in Practice: Farmers Markets and the Reimagining of Japan’s Urban–Rural Bond
Japanese Farmers Markets WorldFMC President Richard McCarthy met with farmers market leaders who attended the 2025 General Assembly in Rome…
Integrating Peru’s Megadiversity into Sustainable Food Systems: Our Contribution to a Powerful Dialogue at the International Treaty Side Event
At the recent side event “Integrating Peru’s Megadiversity into Sustainable Food Systems: Scaling Up Successes from Food Processing and Other…
FMCOUNT! Campaign – Farmers Markets Count When It Comes to Farmers
In 2025, in occasion of World Rural Development Day (July 6), the World Farmers Markets Coalition counted farmers at farmers…
Québec’s Public Markets: Pillars of Local Food Systems With Over $430M in Direct Sales
PRESS RELEASE Trois-Rivières, November 10, 2025 — The Association des marchés publics du Québec (AMPQ) held the first-ever National Forum…
From Rome to the World: Farmers Markets as Catalysts for Local Food Leadership
Article by Richard McCarthy Italians cherish October in Rome. They even have a special name for it: Ottobrata Romana. It…
The Third WorldFMC General Assembly: A Success by Everyone, for Everyone
Article by Carmelo Troccoli The third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) marked an important milestone in…
Building the Future of Food Systems Together: Reflections from Our Third General Assembly
During the recent Third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition, we gathered with our global network to explore…
Farmers Markets Take Center Stage at the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Congress
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) took the stage at the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact…
World Farmers Markets Coalition Participates in World Food Forum Panel on the Future of Family Farming
For the first time, the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) participated in the World Food Forum, marking a significant milestone…
Rural Women Rising: Building Resilient Futures with Beijing+30
Every year on October 15, the world comes together to celebrate International Day of Rural Women, a moment to honor…
A New Global Food Leadership Emerges from Farmers Markets – Richard McCarthy
During the 23rd edition of the International Forum on Agriculture and Food, Richard McCarthy, President of the World Farmers Markets…
Ministers of Ghana, Congo and Senegal at the Opening of the Third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition: A Major Boost for Farmers Markets in Africa
The Third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition, held at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…
Honoring Global Champions of Farmers Markets: WorldFMC Awards 2025
Today, on the final day of the Third General Assembly of World Farmers Markets Coalition, the international farmers markets community…
WORLD FARMERS MARKETS ASSEMBLY CLOSES IN ROME WITH “WorldFMC Awards”
At 10:30 AM at the Circo Massimo Market, the three-day event of meetings and debates ends with food cultures at…
Youth Launch Global Manifesto for Local Food Transformation at FAO Exhibition
Today, October 11, 2025, a new generation of changemakers has stepped onto the global stage to demand and drive a…
World Farmers Markets Coalition to Hold Third General Assembly in Rome
FAO: COLDIRETTI/CAMPAGNA AMICA, BOOM IN FARMERS MARKETS (+40%), WORLD ASSEMBLY IN ROMEFarmers from 80 countries gather for the opening of…
Bridging the Digital Gap: The Erasmus+ Project for Farmers and Markets
The Erasmus+ project, funded by the European Commission, has brought together a strong partnership to support farmers and market operators…
Our Coalition Hits 90 Members: Meet the Newest Faces
Our coalition continues to grow and strengthen its global network. We are delighted to welcome new members who bring fresh…
Farmers Markets Count! – Launching the Final Shopper Phase
The global campaign Farmers Markets Count! (FMCOUNT!), created by the World Farmers Markets Coalition, is entering its third and final…
CICERO Project: Building Conscious Food Communities Across Europe
Funded by the European Commission under the CERV programme (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values), the CICERO project brings together partners…
The Meaning behind our Third General Assembly
For the third time, we will gather in Italy, the birthplace of the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) to host…
WorldFMC Continues to Strengthen Local Food Systems
The World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) remains committed to supporting and expanding local food systems across the globe. Building on…
Building Sustainable Food Systems: Erasmus+ Project Celebrated in Sisak
On August 23, 2025, the the Croatian Markets Association in collaboration with the Sisak City Market hosted an event for…
Food Must Never Be a Weapon: A Call for Justice and Peace
The World Farmers Markets Coalition is dedicated to nurturing vibrant local communities where farmers and citizens come together in inclusive,…
CIHEAM Bari and UNISG Pollenzo are launching the second edition of the Master in “LOCAL FOOD POLICY”
The programme specializes in cultivating expertise in local food systems and policies and provides students with skills and knowledge to…
DG’s message: Social Farming – Where Agriculture Becomes a Path to Inclusion, Healing, and Sustainability
In an world marked by social fragmentation, ecological imbalance, and the weakening of community ties, social farming quietly emerges as…
FMCOUNT! Campaign – Farmers Markets Count When It Comes to Biodiversity
In May 2025, around World Biodiversity Day (22 May), the World Farmers Markets Coalition launched FMCOUNT!, a global campaign to…
WorldFMC Heads to Addis Ababa for the UN Food Systems Summit +4
Born at the UN Food Systems Summit 2021. Growing Stronger in 2025.Four years ago, at the inaugural UN Food Systems…
Insights from our mission in Tanzania: A Week of Learning and Collaboration
In June, we spent an inspiring week of fieldwork in Tanzania, where we were honored to join FAO’s Rural Transformation…
World Farmers Markets Coalition and Campagna Amica at IFSA 2025
World Farmers Markets Coalition and Campagna Amica at IFSA 2025: Promoting Farmers’ Markets, Short Supply Chains, and Food Security in…
Building Stronger Farmers Markets Through Training, Community, and Innovation
Farmers markets are far more than places to shop, they are living, breathing hubs where sustainability, local economies, social connection,…
UKRAINE: CHILDREN SOW SEEDS OF PEACE AT “UNITED FOR BROTHERHOOD” – AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AS BRIDGES OF SOLIDARITY
Bari and Ukrainian children joined hands to become the heart of “United for Brotherhood,” a special day celebrating peace, unity,…
Benvenuti a Vonderland, questa non è Europa
Benvenuti a Vonderland, questa non è Europa – this was the slogan chosen by Coldiretti for a peaceful flashmob against…
WBB Trust has won the “National Environment Award-2024”
For outstanding contribution to the environmentWBB Trust has won the “National Environment Award-2024” For its outstanding contribution to environmental conservation…
CICERO PROJECT – MEETING IN KRACOW TO DISCUSS ON BIODIVERSITY
From May 30 to June 1, 2025, Krakow, Poland, hosted the third event of the CICERO Project, titled “Local Food…
Strengthening Farmers Markets through Dialogue: Our Mission to Barcelona
At the end of May, the World Farmers Markets Coalition traveled to Barcelona for an important mission focused on strengthening…
Director General’s Message – Local Farming for the Future: Fighting Land Grabs, Restoring Biodiversity and Food Dignity
The Guiding Principles of the World Farmers Markets Coalition At the heart of the World Farmers Markets Coalition lie a…
Public Markets, Global Impact: What We Learned in Milwaukee
From June 12 to 14, 2025, Milwaukee, Wisconsin played host to the 12th International Public Markets Conference, the world’s leading…
Welcoming INI Innovation Network International to Our Coalition
We are thrilled to welcome INI Innovation Network International as the newest member of the World Farmers Markets Coalition. Founded…
FMCOUNT! Campaign Moves Forward: We’re ready to count Farmers!
After a successful launch and the conclusion of its first phase, the FMCOUNT! campaign is moving into its next chapter…
Children’s Fair at EcoLocal Farmers Market Moldova – First Steps into Entrepreneurship for Young Creators in Chișinău
Chișinău, Moldova – June 7, 2025 – The EcoLocal Farmers Market Moldova hosted the 8th edition of the Children’s Fair, offering 13 young…
World Farmers Markets Coalition to Speak at the 12th International Public Markets Conference
The World Farmers Markets Coalition is proud to announce that our President, Richard McCarthy, will be speaking at the 12th…
Welcome to our new member from Democratic Republic of Congo – Convivium Slow Food Kisangani
We are proud to welcome a new member to our community! Please join us in extending a warm embrace to…
Director General’s Message – Common Roots, Shared Fruits: Laudato Si’, Fratelli Tutti, and the Promise of Farmers Markets.
Pope Francis’ encyclicals, Laudato Si’ and Fratelli Tutti, represent a powerful call for integral conversion, embracing care for our common…
BIODIVERSITY DAY: FIRST FARMERS MARKET OPENS IN TUNIS
The global network of farmers markets continues to grow, safeguarding local production Farmers markets around the world took center stage…
Agricultural Biodiversity: The Key to Food Security and Sustainable Farming
Agricultural biodiversity, also called agrobiodiversity, is the foundation of our global food systems. It encompasses the wide variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms used for food and agriculture, as well as the ecosystems they form. This biodiversity exists on three levels: geneticdiversity (within species), species diversity (among species), and ecosystem diversity (amongenvironments). Protecting and promoting this diversity is critical, not just for food production, but for the health of our environment, the sustainability of farming practices,…
Tunis Welcomes Its New Farmers’ Market Under the MAMi Project: Grand Opening This Thursday
We’re almost there! The big day is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve…
Message from the President-Reimagining food markets
A new handbook for healthier, more resilient cities As cities around the world grapple with the intersecting challenges of rapid…
FMCOUNT! is almost here — Get ready to make Farmers Markets Count!
The countdown has begun! As we approach May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, we’re gearing up to kick…
Welcoming the Dallas Farmers Market: A Local Legend and Community Powerhouse
We’re thrilled to welcome the Dallas Farmers Market as the newest member of our coalition — a historic, community-driven hub…
IN TRIPOLI THE FIRST FARMERS MARKET, A BRIDGE OF PEACE AND HOPE IN THE HEART OF LEBANON
With the MAMI (Mediterranean and Africa Markets Initiative) project, after Alexandria and Nairobi, a new space for meeting and socialising…
Why Becoming a Member of WorldFMC?
Since our very first gathering at the Campagna Amica Circo Massimo Farmers Market in 2021—where farmers market associations from around…
The MAMI Project: Alexandria’s Farmers Market Flourishes After Its Grand Opening
A testimonial from Eman Seif, Deputy Secretary General of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. A few months ago, Alexandria, Egypt,…
EcoLocal Farmers Market Moldova launches its 8th season.
12 March 2025 EcoLocal Farmers Market Moldova launches its 8th season. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, small organic and artisan…
WordFMC Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are more than just places to buy fresh produce—they are vibrant community hubs that strengthen local food systems,…
Nairobi Farmers’ Market: A Thriving Hub for Fresh Produce and Community Connection
Less than a month since its launch, the Nairobi Farmers’ Market, part of the MAMi Initiative, is already a resounding success!…
Farmers’ Market Initiative Helps Peruvian Mango Growers Overcome Crisis
In Peru, mango farmers have been struggling with severe losses due to overproduction and limited market access, forcing them to…
President’s Message – Ugali and Freedom
This month, we celebrate the opening of the Nairobi Farmers Market in Kenya. One of the key objectives of the…
Director General’s Message – It is not enough to say food
In recent decades, ultra-processed food has flooded supermarket shelves and our tables. From packaged snacks to ready-made meals and lab-grown…
KENYA, THE FIRST FARMERS’ MARKET OPENS IN NAIROBI
After Alexandria in Egypt, Nairobi marks another step toward a Mediterranean-African network of sustainability. This morning, the first genuine farmers’…
Director General’s Message – Why Defining a Farmers Market Matters More Than Ever
Farmers markets are popping up everywhere, from bustling city squares to suburban parking lots. They’ve become symbols of local food,…
Welcoming EcoLocal Association of Moldova to Our Coalition!
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our global coalition: the Association of Ecological and Artisanal Consumers and Producers…
President’s Message – Farmers markets shield consumers
“Farmers markets shield consumers.” This is one of the big takeaways from a recent article co-written by World Farmers Markets…
Welcome to Farmers Market Nairobi: a new chapter in sustainable agriculture
The vibrant city of Nairobi is about to witness the launch of its first-ever authentic farmers market, a groundbreaking milestone…
Nairobi Farmers Market: A Fresh Start for Our Community
The countdown has begun! On January 25, 2025, Nairobi will officially welcome a farmers market unlike any other—a space where fresh,…
Our Community is Growing!
Over the last year, we’ve seen exciting growth in our coalition, with many new members joining us and embracing our…
World Farmers Markets Coalition Academy in 2024: Year in Review
2024 was the second year of our WorldFMC Academy, and the first year of full monthly Studios execution. We are…
Message from the President and the Director General
What a year! Last week, we attended a meeting with a promising global partner. In our conversation, they acknowledged how…
International Forum on Agriculture and Food: The Role of Farmers’ Markets in Diplomacy
At the International Forum on Agriculture and Food, the panel discussion “Farmers’ Markets as Tools of Diplomacy: The Experience of Alexandria, Egypt,…
Second Session of the International Dialogue on Migration 2024
Finding Balance – Harnessing the Benefits and Addressing Key Challenges of Regular Migration Pathways On November 25, 2024, the Second Session of…
Join the World Farmers Markets Coalition’s last WorldFMC Academy Studio of 2024!
REGISTER NOW! Did you know that approximately 70% of the world’s population relies on small-scale farmers for food? In some…
CICERO project starts: Croatia is the first host country.
From October 24-26, 2023, Osijek, Croatia, hosted the inaugural CICERO Project event, titled “The Contribution of Food Markets to Public Health…
The World Farmers Markets Coalition at the World Urban Forum 12 – It All Starts at Home
From November 4 to 8, 2024, Cairo, Egypt, hosted the Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), convened by…
Message from the President – Fragile world, agile markets
From war to cataclysmic floods and fires, life within the biosphere feels more and more fragile. Are we humans capable…
Journey to Peru: strengthening ties, exploring food systems, and empowering communities
Our recent journey to Peru was a remarkable experience that deepened our connections with members of Agroferias Campesinas, revealed the…
How the World Farmers Markets Coalition is building local food systems in emerging markets
In recent years, there has been growing global interest in supporting sustainable local food systems, not only to ensure food…
FARMERS MARKET, IN ALEXANDRIA IN EGYPT THE FIRST FARMERS MARKET!
26.10.2024 The first farmers’ market in central Saad Zaghloul Square was inaugurated this morning in Alexandria, Egypt. The first farmers…
AFRICA: SATURDAY, 26/10 IN ALEXANDRIA EGYPT THE FIRST FARMERS MARKET WITH THE MAMI PROJECT
On Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m., the first farmers market will be inaugurated in Alexandria, Egypt, in the central Saad…
Welcome to our new members from Mexico – Canada – USA
We are glad to share that our community is growing! Please make sure to take the time to read the…
World Cities Day: Alexandria, Egypt
31 October marks the World Cities Day. With more of the planet moving to urban areas, there is much to…
President’s Message – October 2024 Newsletter
Loose, tight, and improvisational learning organizations. These are descriptions of environments where some thrive and others shrink in fear. What…
#ErasmusDays: 6 days to make the EU shine!!!
The #ErasmusDays are an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme. During the #ErasmusDays, taking place between the 14th and…
Preparations for Alexandria’s First Farmers Market
On the occasion of the future opening of the first farmers market in Alexandria, Egypt, as part of the MAMI-Farmers…
Nothing Good Ever Comes of Violence
I’m writing this introduction to share our commitment as a member organisation of the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WFMC).Over the…
WorldFMC-FAO- Together for a winning communication strategy
Just the time to be back from the summer break and work immediately resumed on the project implemented in collaboration…
Ortigia (Sicily)- the WorldFMC at the G7 of Farmers
The World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) at the G7 of farmers to underline the importance of developing local food systems…
President’s Message – WorldFMC Newsletter September 2024
Just as farmers markets must navigate the seasons, the ebb and flow of supply and demand, so must we! The…
WorldFMC Second General Assembly: our Director General’s Letter
The Second General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition has been a success and we are proud to have…
When We Gather, We Are Better Together: our President’s message
The 2024 World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) Second General Assembly in Rome showcases how partnerships lead to food systems transformation…
“World Farmers Markets Coalition” Second General Assembly 2024
Two days featuring farmers from around the world. Scheduled speeches by Ministers Tajani and Lollobrigida and Mayor Gualtieri. The largest…
MAMi Project: training session in Alexandria
Last July, 4, ended the “Capacity Building to develop Farmers Markets Traning Programme” part of MAMi training. Attended by 45…
When is “Italian Know-How” authentic, or even Italian? by Richard McCarthy
Written by Richard McCarthy The Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City is a beautiful thing. For some, it…
Summer Fancy Food Show 2024, NYC
With Campagna Amica, Coldiretti and Filiera Italia, The World Farmers Markets Coalition will be in New York to attend Summer…
MAMi Project: visit to Albania
Our Director General, Carmelo Troccoli, together with a delegation from CHIEAM Bari, visiting Albania to meet Deputy Minister Enio Civici…
Press Toolkit World Farmers Markets Coalition GA 2024
Dear participants, Our second General Assembly is approaching, we would love to give you some materials to share on your…
Learning to Love Apples: Why farmers markets are a key driver for greater local food diversity, our President’s message
When I was a child, I did not care much for apples. Why would I? For much of my life,…
Interview with Carmelo Troccoli, Director General of the WorldFMC, by Nerina Di Nunzio
World Farmers Markets Coalition turns two. Second General Assembly arrives. Interview with Carmelo Troccoli, Director General of the WorldFMC by…
Let’s celebrate World Localization Day together: #EatLocalChallenge third edition!
Once again the World Farmers Markets Coalition is glad to join Local Futures in the annual celebration of World Localization…
Third appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”
ING: Third appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”, a project born to strengthen ties between the different markets that make…
Second World Meeting on Human Fraternity: Our Director General’s Letter
In keeping with our belief that farmers market work stands at the intersection of different communities, we are very pleased…
Welcome On Board Malta Food Agency!
We are more than Happy to welcome our new member! Let’s find out something more about Malta Food Agency! The…
Road to the Second General Assembly: Our President’s Message
The World Farmers Markets Coalition operates much like the farmers markets that make up the Coalition. Once a year, we…
Second appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”
ING: Second appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”, a project born to strengthen ties between the different markets that make…
Welcome On Board Airfield Estate Farmers Market!
The Airfield Estate Farmers Market is part of the AIRFIELD ESTATE, a 38 acre urban farm and gardens, with an…
Our first Co-Lab, starting from this spring!
The Co-Lab, together with Mini-Courses, the Studios and the Library, is part of our World-FMC Academy. The Co-Lab is short…
Welcome On Board BREADA-Red Stick Farmers Market!
We are more than Happy to welcome our new member! Let’s find out something more about Red Stick Farmers Market!…
Erasmus+ programme “Farmers competences Coalition”: phase 1 concluded
On Thursday 28th March the first phase of the Erasmus+ programme “Farmers competences Coalition” is concluded. During these months the…
WFM Academy Studio: Simultaneous translation into Spanish / traducción simultánea en Español
News for you! For the WFMC Academy Studio, our monthly digital workshop, that on 27 March 2024 has been focused…
International Women’s Day: Our President’s Message
In the month of March, we recognize the role of women in farmers markets as vendors, consumers, and the leaders…
“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”: a way of sharing experiences
This is a new project that seeks to strengthen ties between the different markets that make up the World Farmers…
Introducing the World Farmers Markets Coalition
We are pleased to present this video introduction, with images curated by our members from around the world.
