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Please join us for our 2021 Washington Farmers Market Conference and “Boot Camp.” While it’s our first ever virtual conference, this will be our 15th year of providing timely training, sharing experience, and creating enduring connections to help farmers markets thrive!

🥕 "This was so well done! I’ve been to 1 million… conferences; few can hold
a candle to this.
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🥕 "The number and breadth of Exhibitors was excellent and gave attendees lots of exposure to the kinds of support services that they may not even realize they need." 🥕 "I love feeling connected to this amazing professional community."🥕 "The collaboration and input from what works at other markets and resources are invaluable."

February 18, 2021: “Boot Camp” for New (and Returning) Farmers Market Managers and Board Members

The Farmers Market Boot Camp is designed for managers and board members who are new to farmers market operations, have changed roles, or simply would like a refresher. This is an opportunity to learn from each other through a lens that engages managers, board members and farmers…bring the entire market! Click here for schedule.

February 23 – 26, 2021: Farmers Market Conference

Conference is from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm each day.

Click here for the full schedule of keynotes, workshops, and speakers. You won’t want to miss it! 

18 workshops that provide timely and targeted training for farmers markets at every stage of development. Focus includes trends in the local food economy, overcoming challenges facing farmers markets (including COVID-19), growth in food access programs, best practices for market management, building market resilience, and more. 

Special COVID-19 rates in 2021.
$150.00 for general tickets through February 14. General tickets will be $175.00 starting February 15.
$100.00 for WSFMA member farmers markets through February 14. WSFMA Member tickets will be $125.00 starting February 15.

Workshop recordings will be available to conference attendees for 6 months on Whova.

Keynotes

 

Get Ready to Whova!

We’re excited to announce that the WSFMA will host our 2021 conference using Whova’s virtual conference platform. While we are being safe, let’s make the most of connecting with the same great timely and targeted workshops, speakers, and creative ways of connecting!

Show your WSFMA Spirit!

We’re thrilled to partner with Moonlight to offer a wide range of very cool farmers market SAWG. Order by February 8 to get your new WSFMA t-shirt, sweatshirt, water bottle, mug and hat by the start of Conference.

Visit WSFMA Store Here

Thank you Exhibitors & Sponsors

A virtual conference experience provides an exceptional opportunity to highlight your business organization to key decision makers who have a vested interest in your products and services. Sponsorship signals your commitment to the future of farmers markets and allows you to personally demonstrate the value of your products or services. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available so you may choose your level of support and exposure. Please click here for information about our 2021 WSFMA Exhibitor-Sponsor Opportunities

 

• Birdsign Consulting
• Campbell Risk Management
• Canopies by Fred
• Farm2Facts
• Impact Bioenergy
• ManageMyMarket
• Market Supply & Distribution, Inc.
• MarketLink / NAFMNP
• Moonlight Merchandise
• Norman Agency - American National Insurance
• Susan Howlett
• Tilth Alliance
• USDA Local Food Systems Response to COVID
• Washington State Cheesemakers Association
• Washington Water Trust
• WSDA Organic Program

Exhibit & Sponsor Here 


2020 WSFMA Boot Camp and Conference Workshops