Farmers’
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Missouri Farmers’
Market Association
2009 Annual Meeting
The Missouri Farmers' Market Association will host their 2009 Annual Meeting January 17, 2009 at Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the 2009 Agritourism Conference.
Don't miss this opportunity to network with other farmers and market managers at the 2009 Annual Meeting.
The MFMA program is only one day so there is a separate registration form.
Download the registration form here.
The Missouri Farmers’ Market
Association officers are:
President
Deb Connors, The City Market
20 East 5th Street, St. 201
Kansas City, MO 64106
dconnors@cwbkc.com
816-842-1271
Secretary - Treasurer
Missouri Farmers’ Markets
- Healthy, Fresh and Fun, to Boot!
Missouri Farmers’ Market Association
Newsletters
To learn more about the Missouri Farmers’ Market Association,
check out their past newsletters.
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AgriMissouri™ Farmers’ Markets Map
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AgriMissouri™ is excited to be able to show all Missouri Farmers’ Markets on
the map below. Consumers can search for a farmers’ market in their local region
by clicking on the map below. Any farmers’ market that is an AgriMissouri™ member
will have a hyper link to their web site or contact information. For farmers’
markets without web sites, visit the AgriMissouri™ Buyer’s Guide
to find more information including location, day(s) and time open.
2008-2009 Farmers Market Workshop Series
Beginning Nov. 21, the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) will begin a series of statewide farmers’ market workshops focused on growing techniques for better sales at farmers’ markets, food safety and salesmanship/direct marketing. The workshops will be open to growers and farmers’ market masters. To download the registration form and brochure visit the Missouri Department of Agriculture's web site.
Missouri Farmers' Market Association (MFMA)
MFMA membership is open to all Missouri farmers' markets and to individuals and families with an interest in farmers' markets. Membership benefits and application can be downloaded here.
MFMA has teamed with Missouri Farm Bureau to offer group general liability insurance to Missouri farmers' markets. Download the details and application form here.
The new Missouri Weights and Measures Guidelines go into effect January 1, 2009. Download the guidelines today.
Food Safety Workshops
Below are presentations from past Food Safety Workshops. The information is still current so they are linked below for reference. Questions can be directed to agrimo@mda.mo.gov.
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Missouri Farmers’ Market Directory
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Farmers’ Market season is in full swing as summer kicks off.
The Missouri Farmers’ Market Directory contains detailed information about Missouri's farmers’ markets. The farmers’ market is a great place to find homegrown
tomatoes, berries, potatoes, green beans and many other fresh, local products. AgriMissouri™
encourages everyone to visit their local farmers’ market. To learn more about the
farmers’ market in your area visit the Missouri Farmers Market Directory or download the Missouri Farmers Market Association Map. You can print this map and keep in your car.
We have updated the Harvest Calendar so farmers' market visitors can determine products available throughout the season.
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2008 Farmers’ Market Awards
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