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 …
WordFMC Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Farmers Markets
Academy 2025 – Harnessing the Power of Possibilities for Farmers Markets in Turbulent Times
Join us for tomorrow’s studio session! We still have space for you to register for our Studio session, happening tomorrow, February 19, 2025. To ensure accessibility …
Nairobi Farmers’ Market: A Thriving Hub for Fresh Produce and Community Connection
Less than a month since its launch, the Nairobi Farmers’ Market, part of the MAMi Initiative, is already a resounding success! Both farmers and customers are …
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 …
President’s Message – Ugali and Freedom
This month, we celebrate the opening of the Nairobi Farmers Market in Kenya. One of the key objectives of the Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative …
Director General’s Message – It is not enough to say food
In recent decades, ultra-processed food has flooded supermarket shelves and our tables. From packaged snacks to ready-made meals and lab-grown meat, the food industry is …
KENYA, THE FIRST FARMERS’ MARKET OPENS IN NAIROBI
After Alexandria in Egypt, Nairobi marks another step toward a Mediterranean-African network of sustainability. This morning, the first genuine farmers’ market in Nairobi was inaugurated …
Director General’s Message – Why Defining a Farmers Market Matters More Than Ever
Farmers markets are popping up everywhere, from bustling city squares to suburban parking lots. They’ve become symbols of local food, fresh produce, and community connections. …
Welcoming EcoLocal Association of Moldova to Our Coalition!
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our global coalition: the Association of Ecological and Artisanal Consumers and Producers of Moldova. Known as EcoLocal, this …
President’s Message – Farmers markets shield consumers
“Farmers markets shield consumers.” This is one of the big takeaways from a recent article co-written by World Farmers Markets Coalition member, Justin Cantalfio. He …
