Virginia Farmers Market Association

“Expenses marketing 89 license and permits 75 supplies 243 dues and subscriptions 100 mmc program 2,907 merchant fees 525 website 3,568 state fair expense 5,294 continuing education 100 miscellaneous office expenses 404 software 30 training and education 723 parking 63 conference 19,164 retreat 3,691 950 total 37,926”

“Accounts receivable 0 20 total 0 20”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 0 809 deferred revenue 2,500 2,375”

“Support farmers markets through education initiatives, while building opportunities for collaboration, networking, advocacy, and innovation that supports the growth and sustainability of farmers markets statewide.”

“Vafma has partnerd with the farmers market coalition to empower farmers market managers to collect, analyze and share data on the impacts of their markets. Vafma contracted with a metrics coordinator to help six regional farmers markest to collect data. This program benefited over 10,000 people.”

“Our farmers market certification program is a 14 week curriculum that is an engaging, student-centered learning experience addressing real world market issues. Program participants who completed the program received a certificate and the title of certifed market manager. We had 27 graduates our first year.”

“Vafma's conference is a two day event that feautres comprehensive learning experiences for both beginning and experienced market managers. We bring in key stakeholders from around the state to participate in workshops and training.”