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…
Are Farmers Market Prices Really Higher? It’s Time to Rethink the Story
WorldFMC Academy | Upcoming Studio Changing the Narrative: Flipping the Script on Farmers Market Prices 23 April 2025 | 8–9:30…
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,…
Academy 2025 – Harnessing the Power of Possibilities for Farmers Markets in Turbulent Times
Join us for tomorrow’s studio session! We still have space for you to register for our Studio session, happening tomorrow, February…
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…
Join the First WorldFMC Academy Studio of 2025: “What is a Farmers Market? Committing to Our Definition”
Kick off 2025 with an engaging and insightful session hosted by WorldFMC Academy! On January 22, 2025, join us for a…
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…
Come Join the WorldFMC Academy’s October Studio!
Our Academy has two more Studios planned for the year of 2024, and we are hoping that they will yet…
#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…
Academy Update: Studio Plans and More!
We have our first post-summer Studio tomorrow! On Wednesday, 25 September, at the usual 1 pm CEDT and 6 pm…
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.
