February 2026 President’s Message By the time you read this, many of you (members) will have participated in the series of Co-Labs we have staged …
The Accidental Policy Advocates — Farmers Market Managers
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 strategic initiative aimed at strengthening …
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 very warm and encouraging news …
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 built, relationships are nurtured, and …
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 of the Green Cities Initiative. …
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 collection methods at farmers markets. …
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 Andinos initiative. The initiative foresees the …
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 Farm Retail Association (FRA), in …
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 more than a successful market, …
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 and enjoyed in every corner …
