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Farmers Market Associations of the world have come together to share best practices and encourage farmers markets around the globe

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AREA Africa

AREA Africa Programme: Senegal mission completes WorldFMC’s initial field phase under Action A3.2 – Support for Multifunctional Agriculture and Pilot Actions

updated on June 17, 2026June 17, 2026
Experiences

From One Farmers Market to a System of Opportunities: Reflections from Kenya

updated on June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Experiences

World Farmers Markets Coalition Welcomes the Election of Daniel Mwendah M’Mailutha as President of the World Farmers’ Organisation

updated on June 10, 2026June 10, 2026
Experiences

The Future of Local Food Systems in Kenya: Public Spaces, Farmers Markets and Producer Rights

updated on June 5, 2026June 4, 2026
Experiences

Mindful Markets Bangkok Forum 2026: Reimagining Food Systems Through Conscious Markets

updated on June 3, 2026May 27, 2026
Experiences

Richard McCarthy and Viola Capriola’s tribute to Carlo Petrini

updated on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
Experiences

Final Weeks to Submit Your Nominations for the WorldFMC Awards 2026

updated on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
AREA Africa

African Agritourism: The seeds are already there

updated on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
Experiences

Carlo Petrini Tribute: Pitch Your Tent for the Man who Inspired the Flourishing of Local Food as a Political Act

updated on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Introducing World Farmers Markets Coalition

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.

WorldFMC Awards

FARMERS MARKETS COUNT!

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!

ERASMUS+ PROJECT

 

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updated on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Experiences

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 …

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updated on February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Experiences

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 …

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updated on February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Experiences

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 …

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updated on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026FAO

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. …

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updated on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Experiences

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. …

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updated on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026Experiences

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 …

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updated on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Experiences

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 …

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updated on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Experiences

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, …

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updated on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Experiences

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 …

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updated on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Experiences

From Insight to Impact: Tools for Learning, Strengthening, and Growing Your Market

Ensuring a farmers market flourishes in today’s complex environment is a challenge worth tackling. Many markets thrive on dedicated producers and loyal customers who value …

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The reason we put so much care, love, and passion The reason we put so much care, love, and passion into it is because we believe in it. We believe that farmers’ markets can create communities that value collaboration and relationships and can change the planet.

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Here is the final video of the Second General Asse Here is the final video of the Second General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition which was held in Rome at the Mercato di Campagna Amica Circo Massimo. 

A revolutionary event where local food is at the center of the future of the planet. A healthy, safe and sustainable future.

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Heidi Kühn founder and CEO of Roots of Peace, win Heidi Kühn founder and CEO of Roots of Peace, winner of The World Food prize 2023 and nominated for the Peace Nobel Prize visited biodiversity exhibition shown by @arsial.lazio and @regionelazio.official during our World Farmers Markets Coalition General Assembly.
She appreciated variety and quality of all the products.

Thank you @heidithomaskuhn for your visit and participation 

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Here we are, all different and all the same, unite Here we are, all different and all the same, united by a single love: local food!

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#Egypt #MAMIproject #worldfmc 🇪🇬🌍 A new #Egypt #MAMIproject #worldfmc 🇪🇬🌍

A new training session for farmers and FM managers is taking place for the establishment of the first farmers’ market in Alexandria, Egypt. The MaMi project aims, starting from this first market, to create a network of farmers’ markets in Egypt. The coordinator in Egypt for the WFMC is the deputy director of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Eman Seif, who has been following the project from the beginning. Present in Alexandria are Richard McCarthy and Robin Moon, while representing the Fondazione Campagna Amica is Giuseppe Stocchi.

* The lot you see below around the statue ( in Photo 5 )  is where the FM will be!

MAMi – Farmers Markets project, is an initiative financed by the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and implemented by CIHEAMBari in collaboration with the World Farmers Markets Coalition and promoted by Coldiretti through the Fondazione Campagna Amica. It aims to provide technical support and capacity building for the development of new farmers markets as effective levers to revitalize rural communities, improve livelihoods for family farming and enhance the role of multifunctional agriculture in generating economic, social, and ecological benefits.
Farmers’ markets are the place to connect cities Farmers’ markets are the place to connect cities with the countryside, the place where farmers meet citizens.

Carmelo Troccoli - Director of @worldfarmersmarketscoalition 📸

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