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Everything Local Conference 2026

Everything Local Conference 2026

Jul 2, 2025 | Events, News

Save the date for the 2026 Everything Local conference! Make sure to save the date for the 2026 Everything Local Conference at the Bank of Springfield Convention Center! We hope you’ll join us January 28-30 for three days of networking, presentations, locally...
National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week

Jul 2, 2025 | Awards, News

August 3–9, 2025 (Sunday–Saturday) marks the 26th annual celebration of National Farmers Market Week, established by the USDA in 1999. This vibrant week honors the critical role of farmers markets in strengthening America’s food systems, supporting local farms, and...
Market Mondays

Market Mondays

Nov 22, 2024 | Events

Join the Illinois Farmers Market Association and market managers from across Illinois the first Monday of the month for online networking and casual discussions.   When: First Monday of each month at 12 p.m. Where: Online using Zoom Cost: Free, but please...
Illinois Certified Farmers Market Manager Course

Illinois Certified Farmers Market Manager Course

Nov 21, 2024 | Trainings

2025 Certified Farmers Market Manager Course Registration for the 2025 course is now closed. Our next certification course will take place winter/spring 2026, please check back for dates Managing a farmers market is challenging, and requires a wide range of knowledge...
2024 Cream of the Crop Awards

2024 Cream of the Crop Awards

Nov 11, 2024 | News

The Cream of the Crop Awards celebrate the best of Illinois farmers market marketing efforts in 2024. Award Categories Each award category has three awards, defined by number of vendors: Less than an average of 20 vendors An average of 20 to 50 vendors An average of...