Farmers Market Associations of the world have come together to share best practices and encourage farmers markets around the globe
In July 2021, Farmers Market Associations from around the world were asked to support the formation of the World Farmers Markets Coalition. They heartily agreed and were subsequently asked to join Fondazione Campagna Amica to launch the World Farmers Markets Coalition with UN Deputy General Amina Mohammed in Rome at the flagship Circo Massimo farmers market, part of the Fondazione Campagna Amica network. Ghana, Georgia, Norway, Denmark, Canada, USA and, of course, Italy! What an honor to represent our countries and associations on such a noble mission. The UN has set “Zero Hunger” as one of the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. We believe that farmers markets are a means to achieving that goal. We are inspired by our new friends from across the globe and by such hospitality from our hosts in Italy. In the words of our Secretary General Carmelo Troccoli: “We have no leaders, we are all leaders.” With this, we move forward in supporting and building farmers markets around the world.
Farmers Markets Count! (FMCOUNT!) is a global campaign celebrating farmers markets as vibrant hubs for healthy food, biodiversity, and community connection. Throughout the year, we’ll count Biodiversity: International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May – and surrounding days). Farmers: World Rural Development Day (6 July – and surrounding days). Shoppers: World Food Day (16 October – and surrounding days). Discover more!
📅 Key Dates:
🌾 Biodiversity – May 22 (International Day for Biological Diversity)
🚜 Farmers – July 6 (World Rural Development Day)
🛍️ Shoppers – October 16 (World Food Day)
Register now and be part of the movement!
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