The core mission of VAFMA is to support farmers markets through education while building opportunities of collaboration, networking, advocacy, and innovation that supports the growth and sustainability of farmers markets across the Commonwealth.
Your membership pays for itself with savings and special offers that serve you and your market.
ALL LEVELS of membership are annual (January – December) and include these benefits:
Dual Membership
VAFMA members are also members of the Farmers Market Coalition (FMC)
Advance Your Career
Discount on Conference registration
Discounts on Trainings & Webinars
Access to FMC’s members-only webinars
Connect with Your Peers
Connect with VAFMA’s regional leaders
Meet other members at regional meetings
Stay Current
Receive VAFMA’s newsletter
Receive FMC’s Fresh Picks e-Newsletter
Save Money
20% site wide discount from EZUp (tents, banners, signs and more)
5 – 10% off Web & Print Design Services –LinkHouse Consultants
25% discount on Manage My Market management software
Be included in the Farmers Market Trail Guide in 2022
Be eligible for fiscal sponsorship by VAFMA
One-on-One strategy sessions to help you plan a market visit by an elected official
Reduced fees for market development consulting
Claim your market on our map and connect it to your website
Access to National Farmers Market Week promotional tools
Access to FMC’s Member Only Resources, such as POP Club Guide, Toolkit, and Templates.
Make Your Voice Heard
VAFMA works for you on the state and national level – members are represented in Richmond and in Washington
Take member surveys and influence VAFMA’s agenda
Join grass roots advocacy efforts
Members are eligible to vote in VAFMA’s membership meeting
Receive Technical Assistance
Our experienced group of market managers answer questions about everything from starting a farmers market to SNAP/EBT and marketing, food safety, and more
Technical Assistance is available on a fee-based consulting service for farmers markets, their partners and organizations seeking to understand and support them. Member organizations are eligible for two hours of free technical assistance
Membership is open to anyone who supports farmers markets. There are several levels of membership based on the type of sponsor you are; please note that only Market Members have voting rights.
If you wish to pay by check OR have any questions, please email us at info@vafma.org.
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