Iowa Farmers Market Association Annual Workshop

Iowa Farmers Market Association Annual Workshop

This workshop is for market managers, growers, vendors and organizers -anyone involved in farmers markets or considering establishing one.

Sessions will include marketing strategies for social media and other websites; a market success and lessons learned panel; an in-depth look at the Farmers Market Coalition and available resources; discussion on cooking demos at markets; insurance options for markets and vendors; questions answered on scales, food sales, and licensing requirements; updates on state programs; and more!! Trade vendors and materials will be available along with IFMA merchandise for sale.

Join us the Annual Iowa Farmers Market Association Business Meeting at 12:30pm. They are looking to fill 3 seats on our Board of Directors.  If you are passionate about Iowa’s farmers markets, we encourage you to join their team!  Contact Barb Ristau at (641) 456-3280 to get your name on the ballot or learn more.

They will be serving a locally-sourced lunch from Local Yocals.  Freshly made morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. See the Workshop Agenda for details!

Other opportunities at the workshop include FREE market bags, optional Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) training, and scale inspections and licensure.

The 2019 workshop will be held Saturday, February 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church located at 3010 52nd Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Regular registration is $40 through January 21st; $50 late registration January 22nd until event day. Map, agenda, menu and more information are available on the Iowa Farmers Market Association Website: www.iafarmersmarkets.org