2020 Washington Farmers Market Conference

Launch your 2020 FARMERS MARKET SEASON WITH TARGETED WORKSHOPS, dynamic speakers, and best networking in the Pacific Northwest! ATTEND THE 2020 WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET CONFERENCE TO MAKE YOUR FARMERS MARKET STRONGER BY LEARNING ABOUT THE TRENDS, TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND SMART PRACTICES; CREATING THE MARKET THAT WORKS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY, AND SUCCEEDING IN REALIZING YOUR MARKET VISION! This conference is for farmers market organizers -- staff, volunteers, board members, vendors, community partners -- whether this is your first season or your fifteenth. We welcome farmers markets that are bringing good food and local farms into communities of every size and every corner of the Pacific Northwest. This coming together of experience and energy is just what you need to launch your season! ? THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20: * Pre-conference "Farmers Market Boot Camp" overview of market operations for new and returing managers and board members * Welcome "Meet & Greet" Reception ? FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21: * 12 workshops digging into critical themes and hot topics * 25 Exhibitors eager to talk with you * WSFMA's Annual Member Meeting * Banquet Dinner & Celebration ? SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22: * Statewide EBT Match Forum with the Department of Health * 6 more workshops * Closing Plenary For the most update CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKERS, please visit the Washington Farmers Market Conference [http://wafarmersmarkets.org/conference-2020/] website. MEALS. Boot Camp includes lunch. Full conference registration includes: * Thursday: "Meet & Greet" Reception. * Friday: Lunch and Dinner Party with Silent Auction. LODGING is not included in the conference registration. The HOTEL MURANO [https://hotelmuranotacoma.com/] in Tacoma has a limited number of rooms available at a WSFMA Conference rate of $149 (double occupancy) until Wednesday, January 29 at 5:00pm. WSFMA FARMERS MARKET MEMBERSHIP. If your FARMERS MARKET IS INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE WSFMA, please CLICK HERE [http://wafarmersmarkets.org/farmersmarketmembership/] for our membership benefits, eligibility, and 2020 application. QUESTIONS? Please email info@wafarmersmarkets.org