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Opportunities for Members
1. AFMA acts on an advisory capacity for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, the provincial health review of the Public Health Act as it applies to Farmers’ Markets and the review of the Market Program Guidelines
2. AFMA is the only recognized voice for Alberta Approved farmers’ markets
3. Your AFMA membership is recognized at any Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market
4. Exposure to information exchange at national, international meetings and conferences
5. One vote at the Annual General Meeting
6. Eligible for nomination to the Board of Directors
7. Marketing and Educational opportunities (see details below)
8. Group insurance for both vendors and/or markets (see details below)
Marketing Opportunities
AFMA works with like-minded associations and industry to promote farmers’ markets in Alberta and local food and products
Through AFMA Membership:
1. Create a website for your market or business
2. Create a link to your website on the AFMA website www.albertamarkets.com
3. Advertise on the website or magazine
4. Become a sponsor or exhibitor at an AFMA conference or provide a door prize
Educational Advantage/Opportunities
1. Market Express magazine provides education to vendors and managers
2. Discount fees for education, conferences and marketing
• Vendor training
• Market Manager Training
• Annual Step it Up Conference – February 18-19, 2009
3. Member rate on Marketing Food Safely Home Study Guide
Corporation/Association Members
1. Preferred exhibit at the Step It Up Conference
2. Free ½ page ad in Market Express (issue of your choice- Winter, Summer, Fall)
3. Website link on the AFMA website
4. Reduced registration for educational and conference functions (up to 2 people)
5. Speaker opportunities at AFMA’s educational events
Group Insurance for Markets, Vendors & Boards
As an AFMA member you are eligible for group liability insurance and Directors and Officers Liability insurance. Group insurance rates are based on the number of participating in the plan.
Please note that the insurance cost is separate from your membership fee. Insurance can be purchased through: RBC Agencies/The Co-operators
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