The global network of farmers markets continues to grow, safeguarding local production Farmers markets around the world took center stage on Biodiversity Day. On the …
BIODIVERSITY DAY: FIRST FARMERS MARKET OPENS IN TUNIS
Experiences
Agricultural Biodiversity: The Key to Food Security and Sustainable Farming
Agricultural biodiversity, also called agrobiodiversity, is the foundation of our global food systems. It encompasses the wide variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms used for food and agriculture, as well as the ecosystems they form. This biodiversity exists on three levels: geneticdiversity (within species), species diversity (among species), and ecosystem diversity (amongenvironments). Protecting and promoting this diversity is critical, not just for food production, but for the health of our environment, the sustainability of farming practices, and the resilience of communities in the …
Message from the President-Reimagining food markets
A new handbook for healthier, more resilient cities As cities around the world grapple with the intersecting challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, and rising …
FMCOUNT! is almost here — Get ready to make Farmers Markets Count!
The countdown has begun! As we approach May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, we’re gearing up to kick off FMCOUNT!, our brand-new global …
IN TRIPOLI THE FIRST FARMERS MARKET, A BRIDGE OF PEACE AND HOPE IN THE HEART OF LEBANON
With the MAMI (Mediterranean and Africa Markets Initiative) project, after Alexandria and Nairobi, a new space for meeting and socialising with zero-km products is born. …
EcoLocal Farmers Market Moldova launches its 8th season.
12 March 2025 EcoLocal Farmers Market Moldova launches its 8th season. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, small organic and artisan producers from Moldova returned from …
WordFMC Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are more than just places to buy fresh produce—they are vibrant community hubs that strengthen local food systems, promote sustainability, and support small-scale …
Farmers’ Market Initiative Helps Peruvian Mango Growers Overcome Crisis
In Peru, mango farmers have been struggling with severe losses due to overproduction and limited market access, forcing them to sell their crops at extremely …
Exploring At The Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood Week 2024
The Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood Week 2024 (4th Edition), organized by CHIEAM Bari, brought together leading minds, organizations, and institutions to tackle one of the most pressing challenges …
Message from the President and the Director General
What a year! Last week, we attended a meeting with a promising global partner. In our conversation, they acknowledged how surprised they were to learn …
