Women Farmers: The Invisible Backbone of Our Food Systems
Reflections on the FAO’s International Year of Women Farmers On our social media channels, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, we are…
WorldFMC European Regional Meeting – Local Food as an Engine for the Community
Across Europe, farmers markets are far more than places of exchange, they are engines of community life, supporting local economies,…
AREA Africa programme Mission in Ghana: Building the Future of Farmers’ Markets and Local Food Systems
In April 2026, the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) launched the first mission of its AREA Africa Ghana project, marking…
AREA Africa Mission in Ghana: Strengthening Farmers Markets and Local Food Systems
The World Farmers Markets Coalition is currently in Ghana for an ongoing mission under the AREA Africa initiative, focused on…
Tripoli Farmers Market Turns One: A Year of Resilience, Community, and Hope
One year ago, April 12, 2025, the Tripoli Farmers Market opened its doors in the heart of northern Lebanon, creating…
The MAMI Project Enters Its Second Phase to Strengthen Farmers Markets in Africa and the Mediterranean
Following the positive results achieved in recent years, the Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative (MAMi) is entering a new phase…
Andean Markets in Network: Farmers Markets and Multifunctionality for a Sustainable Future
A new initiative aimed at strengthening farmers markets and promoting sustainable rural development in the Andean region has officially begun….
Strengthening Multifunctional Agriculture in the Republic of Congo
From 9 to 14 March 2026, the first mission under Action A.3.2 – Support for Multifunctional Agriculture and Pilot Actions…
The Impact of Drought and Recent Flooding on Kenyan Agriculture has been a cycle of Crisis
By Dennis Andaye – Nairobi Farmers Market First, the drought stripped the soil, then the recent floods swept it away….
Farmers Markets in Times of War: A Community That Refuses to Break
By Carmelo Troccoli, Director General of World Farmers Markets Coalition When we speak about wars today, we often focus on…
WorldFMC Awards 2026 Are Now Open
The World Farmers Markets Coalition is proud to launch the Second Edition of the WorldFMC Awards, celebrating excellence across the…
New Edition of the Laudato Si’ Animators Formation in Italy – “Together to Make a Difference”
Press Release March 6, 2026. Is it possible not to feel alone in nurturing the desire to commit to caring…
WorldFMC Studio | Farmers Markets: Global Drivers for Advocacy and Dialogue with Policymakers
On 25 March 2026, the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) will host its next WorldFMC Studio, titled “Farmers Markets: Global…
WorldFMC Coalition at FAO Headquarters for International Women’s Day
Eman Seif speaks at UN event ahead of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 On 5 March 2025,…
Maintaining connections, despite everything
Written by Jean Khairallah – Founder, Lebanese Farmers Markets Coalition (LFMC) and Urban Farmers Markets These days, our region is…
The Accidental Policy Advocates — Farmers Market Managers
February 2026 President’s Message By the time you read this, many of you (members) will have participated in the series…
AREA Africa: A new Italian initiative to Strengthen Agri-Food Ecosystems in Africa
Written by Carmelo Troccoli We are pleased to announce the launch of our involvement in the AREA Africa Programme, a…
Italy Names Maurizio Martina as Candidate for FAO Director-General
Written by Richard McCarthy, President of the WorldFMC Amidst the deepest days of winter (in the Northern hemisphere), we welcome…
Strengthening Trust: Why Controls Matter in Farmers Markets and on Farms
Image Credit: Mercado el 100 Farmers markets are much more than places of exchange; they are spaces where trust is…
Kampala’s Markets: From Waste to Opportunity
Over the past few days, the World Farmers Markets Coalition joined FAO on a mission to Uganda within the framework…
