Events & Trainings
From workshops and webinars, to conferences and certification programs, we offer trainings and events for everyone interested in expanding access to local farm products at farmers markets!
Be sure to check out our YouTube Channel here. We archive many of our past online trainings and webinars!
Upcoming Events
Meet Me at the Market!
Join ILFMA Executive Director Janie Maxwell for an afternoon touring two different Chicago farmers markets! We will meet at 2:30PM on Wednesday, September 11th at the Uptown Farmers Market, located at Sunnyside Mall at 4500 N Magnolia Ave (Sunnyside between Magnolia...
Market Mondays
Join ILFMA and market managers from across Illinois on the first Monday of the month for online networking and casual discussions.
Save the Date: Everything Local Conference 2025
Save the date for the 2025 Everything Local Conference, which will take place January 29 – 31, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois.
ILFMA Fundraiser
Support ILFMA at our annual fundraiser, which coincides with the Everything Local Conference. Stay tuned for our 2025 fundraiser details!
Upcoming Trainings
Illinois Certified Farmers Market Manager Course
The next Certified Farmers Market Manager program for Illinois farmers market managers will take place in 2025. Stay tuned for details!