Started in the USA over 20 years ago, this year for the first time, Farmers Markets Week goes global! The World Farmers Markets Coalition, representing …
July 2022 WFMC Virtual Meeting
Yesterday, we met virtually to reflect on the past year for the World Farmers’ Market Coalition, as well as discuss on our future plans. We …
WFMC Participates in the World Urban Forum
Last week, we were grateful that the Director of Fondazione Campagna Amica and International Coordinator of WFMC, Carmelo Troccoli, collaborated with the World Union of …
World Localization Day Starts Today!
Today is the first day of the World Localization Day – #EatLocalChallenge. We are so excited to join Local Futures for our first challenge – …
Excerpts from WUWM’s Interview with Richard McCarthy
The World Farmers Market Coalition (WFMC) recently co-organized the webinar “Building sustainable and resilient food systems: Integrating Market Systems at the Centre of Urban-Rural Linkages” …
Our Official Birth!
Officially on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, we became a legal organization! Viola Capriola, Randi Ledaal, Richard McCarthy, and Carmelo Troccoli traveled briskly from our meetings …
WFMC Adventures in Torino
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 …
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 …
