by AFMA | Jun 26, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, Vendor Verification
If you really want to know what is in the food you are buying or how an artisan product was made, ask the farmers, food producers and artists themselves. Most farmers’ market vendors love talking about what they have grown or made and will appreciate you showing a...
by AFMA | Jun 16, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, Vendor Verification
When you buy local, you make a difference. Everyone makes choices about what they buy and who they buy from. Many people shop the farmers’ market as a way to support local – local farms, small local businesses, and emerging artisans in our community.Here are 8 reasons...
by AFMA | May 15, 2023 | News, Vendor Verification
When Albertans shop at a farmers’ market, they want to buy from local farmers, growers, producers and artists. They want to support the people that grow, bake and make their own products. The Alberta Farmers’ Market Association is making it easier for Albertans to buy...
by AFMA | May 1, 2023 | Events, News, Uncategorized, Vendor Verification
When you shop your favourite farmers’ market, you want to buy from farmers, food producers and artists that made or grew their own products. It’s a great way to support local businesses. But are you 100% certain the vendors you are buying from are not selling...
by AFMA | Mar 2, 2023 | AFMA Awards, Events, News, Uncategorized
Outstanding New Vendor Award This award recognizes the diversity of the talents of AFMA’s new Make it, Bake it, Grow it vendors. This award is for vendors who have been selling three years or less. The products have to be local and unique. Characteristics of...
