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…
Lessons from the First Studio of 2026: Data Collection at Farmers Markets
In this first Studio of 2026, we learned from the experiences of researchers and practitioners in developing and implementing data…
Strengthening Farmers Markets in the Andean Region: Insights from the Mercados Andinos Webinar on Market Access
January 23, 2026 we met with farmers market associations from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru in the context of the Mercados…
World Farmers Markets Coalition at the FRA Conference 2026
The World Farmers Markets Coalition is pleased to highlight the annual FRA Conference and Awards, hosted by our member, the…
Nairobi Farmers Market Turns One: A Year of Community, Connection, and Sustainable Food
By Carmelo Troccoli We are proud to celebrate the first anniversary of Farmers Market Nairobi, a milestone that represents far…
World Pizza Day: A Local Tradition, A Global Heritage
Pizza is one of the most beloved foods worldwide. Born in Italy, it has become a global culinary phenomenon, reinterpreted…
From Insight to Impact: Tools for Learning, Strengthening, and Growing Your Market
Ensuring a farmers market flourishes in today’s complex environment is a challenge worth tackling. Many markets thrive on dedicated producers…
FMCOUNT! Campaign – Farmers Markets Count When It Comes to Shoppers
In 2025, in occasion of World Food Day (October 16), the World Farmers Markets Coalition counted farmers at farmers markets…
