2021 Virginia Farmers Market Conference

The Virginia Farmers Market Conference 

 Online

January 7, 2021

The Virginia Farmers Market Conference will be held January 7, 2021 ONLINE!

This full day event will focus on current issues faced by farmers markets including marketing, conflict de-escalation, food safety, COVID-19 and racial equity. We will also have the annual meeting for VAFMA members.

Opening remarks will be from Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (with breaks)

Topics:

• Racial Equity & Food Justice: Azeb Kinder and Jason Biehl of Change The Narrative
• Marketing Made Simple: Tips For Marketing Your Business (Without Going Crazy): Emily Davis of Linkhouse Consulting
• Conflict Management and the Market: Richard Kelly and Mickey MacIntyre of Real Change Partners
• Food Safety & COVID-19 Updates: Pamela Miles, Food Safety Program, VDACS, Dr. Renee Boyer of Food, Science & Technology, Virginia Tech, and Peri Pearson of the Virginia Department of Health
• VAFMA Annual Meeting – Board of Directors Election

Cost:

Members: $75

Non-Member: $100

Recordings will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

SPONSORS: 

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Farm Credit

Virginia Farm Bureau

Virginia Family Nutrition Program

Virginia Fresh Match