Last week, we were grateful to gather with some WFMC members in Turin (Torino), Italy. Over the course of two days, we came together to …
WFMC Adventures in Torino
Experiences
Happy World Fair Trade Day!
The World Farmers Market Coalition wanted to give some space to the fair trade movement this week, because this Saturday is World Fair Trade Day. …
Mother’s Day & Farmers’ Markets
When we think about farmers’ markets, we think about direct relationships between those who produce the food and those who consume it. We think about …
Reflections on the Webinar “Building Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems”
Last Thursday, April 21st, we were grateful to attend a virtual event, “Building Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems: Integrating Market Systems at the Centre of …
Happy Earth Day!
The health of our planet is deeply intertwined with the health of our food system, and the health of all of us. We, as humans, …
Farmers Markets & New Technology
Farmers markets have existed for thousands of years, so the concept of “buying local” is not something all that new. Yet in the last 40 …
Celebrating World Health Day
While describing what a “good” diet looks like may be difficult, there are some key elements that are certainly healthier for the planet and for …
Helping Farmers, Helping the Community
Here in Dhaka, Bangladesh, whenever someone thinks about healthy eating, the first question that comes into mind is, “Is it safe?” The next question is, …
Farmers Markets New Zealand
Richard Cato started growing cut flowers in 1986 as part of the family sheep and beef farm in the King Country, Central North Island, New …
War’s Favourite Child: Hunger
War translates into hunger. This is evident from the data we possess and which FAO reminds us of annually. The combination of hunger and food …
