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Welcome to the Appalachian Farmers Market Association website!
Feel free to search our site for information about a Farmers Market near you!
The Appalachian Farmers Market Association (AFMA) operates to support and sustain a viable network of community Farmers Markets throughout the Appalachian region of east Tennessee and western Virginia.
We are a volunteer organization comprised of representatives from each of our participating Farmers Markets. To meet our mission we have established the following goals:
Goal 1: Create effective economic opportunities for regional farmers, food producers and crafters.
Goal 2: Increase public awareness of Farmers Markets throughout this Appalachian region and to attract more customers to local Farmers Markets.
Goal 3: Provide educational opportunities and training events for Farmers Market managers, vendors and customers that will strengthen and grow our regional Farmers Markets.
Goal 4: Provide support and mentoring for new and emerging Farmers markets in our region.
Goal 5: Increase the availability of fresh, local foods to households of all income levels.
Appalachian Farmers Market Association
3rd Annual Conference and Winter Market
Saturday, March 10 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Russell County Conference Center
Lebanon, VA
Featuring Ken Dawson from Maple Springs Garden in North Carolina
Plus workshops on production, marketing and succeeding with Farmers Markets!
Don't miss our annual Winter Farmers Market as well.
For more information, contact:
Tom Peterson
276-623-1121