Fundraiser and conference next week!

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Happy 2023!

2023 ILFMA Annual Conference starts January 11!

We're so excited to see you at the conference next week - it's packed with great speakers and presentations, opportunities to network, meet and mingle and more. ILFMA members pay a reduced registration rate of $75, and receive discounted hotel room rate of just $105/night at the Crowne Plaza Springfield (register/reserve by January 5 to guarantee these rates). Meals during the conference AND Thursday night's conference banquet included!

Click HERE for a full listing of presenters and events. Presentations will also have hybrid options for those who want to attend remotely. Use the button below to register. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Are you travelling from the Chicago area to attend the conference? The Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) is working to coordinate travel assistance for those are interested. Click HERE to fill out their survey. Please note that filling out the form does not guarantee travel assistance.

Interested in being a conference sponsor or exhibitor? Click HERE

Unwind at our fundraiser on Wednesday Janurary 11 - a great way to relax and mingle after attending the first day of the conference (non-attendees welcome too!) Ticket cost covers your first delicious craft beer (or other beverage) and heavy appetizers. Scan the QR code or click HERE to purchase tickets.

Start 2023 off right with our Certified Farmers Market Manager course! This virtual, interactive program is packed with information and tools to help you address real-world market issues that crop up. You'll learn best practices for all aspects of your market!

The certification program meets from 6:30-8PM for 9 weeks starting Monday, January 30. Click the button below to register.

The ILFMA Certified Farmers Market Manager Program is sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Certified Farmers Market Manager Course

2022-23 ILFMA Winter Farmers Market List

Check out our Winter Farmers Market info sheet, updated for 2022-23 - a great resource for anyone who wants to keep shopping local this winter. New for this year - markets that accept Link/SNAP are clearly noted!

Don't see your winter market listed? Email us at info@ilfma.org. Please include market location, dates and times in your email.

Winter Farmers Market List

Want to see or review our recent Social Media Webinar series? These and many other past presentations can be accessed through ILFMA's YouTube channel! Click the button below to access.

ILFMA YouTube Channel

Farmers markets don't hibernate - Join ILFMA and help in our mission to keep Illinois farmers and farmers markets going strong throughout the year. ILFMA members receive discounts for all ILFMA courses and classes and save on Manage My Market fees too.Use the button below to join, and click HERE to find out more about Manage My Market, the online platform that helps make your application process easier and more efficient.

Join ILFMA

Help benefit local farms and farmers markets while you shop online! Choose ILFMA as your charitable organization through the AmazonSmile program and they'll donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to us. Go to smile.amazon.com to register.

Do you have a profile on MarketMaker, and are you registered in the Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois directory? Register (or update your profile) at il.foodmarketmaker.com so you can take advantage of both of these great marketing tools for farmers and farmers markets.

This group connects farmers market managers across the state of Illinois, allowing them to network, discuss challenges, and most importantly share resources, inspiration, opportunities, and best practices. ILFMA supports working together to create opportunities for cross promotion locally, regionally and statewide!

Click here to request to join on Facebook

Our mission is to support local food and food systems by giving Illinois farmers markets and producers access to resources, education, and connections in order to grow healthier and economically vibrant communities.

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