AFMA's Mission
The Alberta Farmers' Market Association provides direction and support to our member markets, vendors, managers, boards and sponsors through advocacy, education, promotion and innovation.
AFMA's Vision
The Alberta Farmers' Market Association continues to be the recognized voice and leading innovator for Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets, to the extent that Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets play a key role in building vibrant communities.
What Makes Us Unique?
The Alberta Farmers' Market Association was established in 1994 to provide direction and support to member markets, managers, vendors and sponsors through advocacy, education, promotion and innovation.
The Association has been involved in the following:
- Funding and establishing the survey and development of the research report “Analysis of Direct Marketing of Cottage and Market Garden Products at Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets”.
- An advisory capacity for the provincial health review of the Public Health Act as it applies to Farmers' Markets and the review of the Market Program Guidelines.
- Market and Vendor Group Liability Insurance
- Co-host of the Step It Up Conference
- Promotional items for vendors and markets that feature “Sunny Girl” the official logo of Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets.
Alberta Agriculture and Food, Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets, the vendors who sell at these markets, and those who actively support the principles by which Farmers' Markets operate, may be members of the Alberta Farmers' Market Association.
Membership dues are paid annually (January 1—December 31). The fee is set by a volunteer board of directors.
Opportunities to Network:
- Social and educational opportunities for market managers, vendors and sponsors
- Market Express newsletter
- Website www.albertamarkets.com
Opportunities to Participate:
- Alberta Farmers' Market Awareness week activities
- Media interviews, provincially and nationally
- Representation at national and international direct marketing meetings and conferences
Opportunities to Learn:
- In-person regional workshops
- Market Manager training
- Annual Meeting and Conference
Opportunities To Purchase…
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Alberta Farmers' Markets Association Awards
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