At the heart of the World Farmers Markets Coalition lies a vibrant and diverse constituency, one that reflects the richness of the global communities we …
Building Bridges, Growing Communities: A Message from the Director General
Kuni in Practice: Farmers Markets and the Reimagining of Japan’s Urban–Rural Bond
Japanese Farmers Markets WorldFMC President Richard McCarthy met with farmers market leaders who attended the 2025 General Assembly in Rome at a pivotal Tokyo restaurant, …
Integrating Peru’s Megadiversity into Sustainable Food Systems: Our Contribution to a Powerful Dialogue at the International Treaty Side Event
At the recent side event “Integrating Peru’s Megadiversity into Sustainable Food Systems: Scaling Up Successes from Food Processing and Other Food Actors,” the World Farmers …
FMCOUNT! Campaign – Farmers Markets Count When It Comes to Farmers
In 2025, in occasion of World Rural Development Day (July 6), the World Farmers Markets Coalition counted farmers at farmers markets to measure how and …
Québec’s Public Markets: Pillars of Local Food Systems With Over $430M in Direct Sales
PRESS RELEASE Trois-Rivières, November 10, 2025 — The Association des marchés publics du Québec (AMPQ) held the first-ever National Forum of Québec Public Markets on …
From Rome to the World: Farmers Markets as Catalysts for Local Food Leadership
Article by Richard McCarthy Italians cherish October in Rome. They even have a special name for it: Ottobrata Romana. It is a special time of …
The Third WorldFMC General Assembly: A Success by Everyone, for Everyone
Article by Carmelo Troccoli The third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) marked an important milestone in the organization’s journey, a true …
Building the Future of Food Systems Together: Reflections from Our Third General Assembly
During the recent Third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition, we gathered with our global network to explore some of the most pressing …
Farmers Markets Take Center Stage at the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Congress
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) took the stage at the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum 2025 to highlight …
World Farmers Markets Coalition Participates in World Food Forum Panel on the Future of Family Farming
For the first time, the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) participated in the World Food Forum, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of the …
