Mindful Markets Bangkok Forum 2026: Reimagining Food Systems Through Conscious Markets
The World Farmers Markets Coalition is pleased to support the Mindful Markets Bangkok Forum 2026, an international gathering dedicated to…
Richard McCarthy and Viola Capriola’s tribute to Carlo Petrini
We share two tributes to a leader who inspired all of us, but in particular, World Farmers Market Coalition’s Viola…
Final Weeks to Submit Your Nominations for the WorldFMC Awards 2026
The deadline to apply for the WorldFMC Awards 2026 is fast approaching, and there is still time to submit your…
African Agritourism: The seeds are already there
Written by WorldFMC President, Richard McCarthy As reported in recent communiques, we are launching new capacity-building projects in Ghana, Congo…
Carlo Petrini Tribute: Pitch Your Tent for the Man who Inspired the Flourishing of Local Food as a Political Act
Visionary, public intellectual, friend of the Pope (Francis), founder of an Italian university, author of numerous books, founder of a…
AREA Africa Programme: Strengthening Farmers Markets Across Africa
Article written by Carmelo Troccli, Director General of WorldFMC Over the past months, the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC), together…
The global movement for local food systems lost one of its founding voices.
Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food and creator of Terra Madre, dedicated his entire life to defending food, biodiversity, territories,…
Strengthening Farm Business Skills and Farmers Markets Through the FAO E-Learning Academy
A new learning opportunity is now available on the FAO E-Learning Academy with the launch of Farm Business School Forward…
WorldFMC at CODEWAY EXPO 2026: Advancing Local Agrifood Systems for a Sustainable Future
The World Farmers Markets Coalition proudly participated in CODEWAY EXPO 2026, contributing to two high-level international discussions dedicated to the…
Across Borders, Shared Challenges: The Role of Collaboration in Strengthening Farmers Markets
At the 2nd WorldFMC European Regional Meeting in Rotterdam, Randi Ledaal Gjertsen, CEO of Bondens marked Norge reflected on the…
Farmers Markets as Fountains and Wells of Community Resilience
Remarks delivered by Richard McCarthy, President, World Farmers Markets Coalition Listening to the insights from the farmers market leaders assembled…
Rotterdam’s Food Future: Mina Morkoç on Climate, Health, and the Role of Local Food Systems
At the 2nd WorldFMC European Regional Meeting of the World Farmers Markets Coalition, Mina Morkoç delivered a compelling reflection on…
Dario Nardella Calls for Stronger European Recognition of Farmers Markets and Local Food Systems
During the 2nd WorldFMC European Regional Meeting, Member of the European Parliament Dario Nardella delivered a strong message on the…
Farmers Markets as Drivers of Resilience, Innovation and Peace in Europe
At the 2nd WorldFMC European Regional Meeting, held at a crucial moment for both global geopolitics and the future of…
Farmers Markets in Europe: Shared Challenges, Collective Strength
Across Europe, farmers markets are far more than places to shop. They are living infrastructures of food justice, rural resilience,…
Rotterdam to Host 2026 European Regional Meeting of the World Farmers Markets Coalition
For Immediate ReleaseRotterdam, May 2026 – Across Europe, farmers markets are far more than places of exchange, they are engines…
From Local Action to Global Recognition: Why the WorldFMC Awards Matter
Written by Carmelo Troccli, WorldFMC DG As Director General of the World Farmers Markets Coalition, I often find myself reflecting…
Building Better Markets: A Training Opportunity for Market Professionals Worldwide
Creating vibrant, inclusive, and economically resilient public markets is no small task. For those looking to strengthen their knowledge or…
President’s Message | April/May 2026 – Do Farmers Markets Count? Let me count the ways
Dear Farmers Market friends, members and followers, This time last year, we were poised to launch our first global farmers…
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…
