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
Enjoy a Free Gift
2022 Social Media Content Calendar for Farmers Markets – with dates and post prompts to help you plan your marketing.
Save Money
5 – 10% off Web & Print Design Services – LinkHouse Consultants
15% discount on Farmspread market management software
25% discount on Manage My Market software services
$50 discount on initial strategy session with The Apple Cart food business consulting (normally $225, reduced to $175 for a 1.5 hour meeting)
5-30% off Constant Contact email marketing and event registration
$35 off Lulus Local Food fees making VAFMA membership free for new members! (Renewing members can apply it to their membership too of course.)
A free premium feature from Local Line marketplace platform for VAFMA members ($150 – $300 value). View their premium features on their pricing page: site.localline.ca/pricing
10% discount on Alcohol and Food Safety Training and Manager Certification from Terry N. Phillips of Consulting Hospitality, Inc
Access to FMC’s Members-Only discounts from Loco Canopies, MerchantSource, Old Time Wooden Nickel and More
Protect Yourself & Your Market
General liability insurance for your market –Farmers Insurance
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:
New Member - $35 - All markets new to VAFMA (First Year Price Only)
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