Strengthening Farmers’ Markets Statewide
The Florida Farmers’ Market Association (FFMA) supports farmers’ markets across Florida by providing tools, training, and connections that strengthen local food systems and improve market operations for everyone involved.
As Florida’s local food ecosystem continues to grow, FFMA is helping lay the foundation for a broader, more connected statewide network—now evolving into the Florida Food Network.
The Florida Farmers’ Market Association brings together farmers’ markets, farmers, vendors, and market managers into a statewide, member‑driven network. As a project of Florida Organic Growers, FFMA has long supported markets through education, best practices, and shared resources.
This work is now contributing to the broader foundation of the Florida Food Network—an expanded platform designed to connect markets, producers, and food system stakeholders across Florida in new and more dynamic ways.
FFMA was created to connect Florida’s farmers’ markets and provide the guidance needed to help them succeed. The association works to:
Support market managers, vendors, and farmers
Strengthen market operations and business practices
Increase access to fresh, local food in Florida communities
Provide training, toolkits, and educational resources
Promote farmers’ markets statewide and build community awareness
FFMA provides practical, real‑world resources designed to support safe, efficient, and community‑centered farmers’ markets—resources that will continue to be accessible as part of Florida’s growing food network.
Clear guidance and tools to support safe food handling practices at markets.
Resources to help vendors and market managers strengthen operations, compliance, and long‑term sustainability.
Best practices and tools for building strong, reliable markets that serve both farmers and communities.
The Florida Farmers’ Market Association represents a key chapter in Florida Organic Growers’ ongoing work to strengthen local food systems. Building on the success, relationships, and resources developed through FFMA, this work is expanding into the Florida Food Network—a statewide platform designed to better connect people, programs, and resources across Florida’s food system.
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