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…
