16th Ohio Farmers Market Conference

The Ohio Farmers Market Network (OFMN) will host their 16th Ohio Farmers Market Conference, We’re All Keynote Speakers: Celebrating the Value in All of Us on March 6 and 7, 2025, at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

All attendees will have the opportunity to be a keynote speaker by sharing their experiences with guests of the conference. In addition, OFMN has added a “Show & Tell” activity where attendees may showcase their best methods for market operations such as token management and advertising posters. More information can be found on their website, www.ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org.

This year’s conference will include workshops, presentations and panel discussions designed to improve and enhance Ohio’s farmers markets. Topics for discussion include:

• Grant writing
• Farmers market survey and customer experience report
• Marketing
• Emergency planning
• Market layout and design
• Community engagement
• Food safety
• Labeling
• Volunteer management
• Food assistance and nutrition incentive programs
• Nutrition Incentives

In addition to the educational opportunities, the conference will host a series of networking and selfcare activities including:

• Show & Tell
• Office-style yoga
• Conference “after hours”
• Attendee bingo
• Networking dinner

Will you join us? We hope so! Our planning committee and our partners are working hard to bring you an exceptional conference unlike all others we’ve hosted. If you are interested in attending and/or sponsoring the conference, please contact the Ohio Farmers Market Network at hello@ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org. In the meantime, reserve your seat at the table by clicking here to register. 

Registration is $150 per person and includes all presentation materials, lunch, beverages and snacks. If you are a member of the Ohio Farmers Market Network, you have received a discount code to save $25 per person on registration.