The Farmers Market Federation of New York announces that its Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 2pm to 4pm, via zoom.
The Annual Meeting is your opportunity to learn more about what the Farmers Market Federation of NY has been doing on behalf of New York’s farmers markets. It is also your opportunity to have a say in who will represent you on the Federation’ Board of Directors.
The Annual Meeting will feature Phil Blalock and Amy Crone from MarketLink to discuss the future direction of SNAP, Novo Dia and TotilPay Go. MarketLink is our pathway to the USDA’s SNAP program for farmers markets direct marketing farmers. They have worked hand in hand with Novo Dia creating the opportunity to accept SNAP through a smartphone app, have worked with USDA FNS to further the understanding of SNAP usage at farmers markets, and have a hand in developing further uses of the Novo Dia processing. You will learn, firsthand of the program, as well as hear about the future of this program.
Following the keynote address, Margaret O’Neill, President of the Farmers Market Federation of NY, will present the “Federation in Review: A look back at 2020”. The Review will highlight the Federation’s work and accomplishments for the past year with a glimpse ahead for 2021.
The meeting will conclude with the election of board members and an introduction to the online voting process.
Join us for the Farmers Market Federation of NY’s Annual Meeting and see how, together, we are advancing the farmers markets in New York State and keeping farmers markets as a leader in the local food economy.
Join us on Tuesday, March 23 at 2pm using the link here. Registration is free and all are welcome.
Agenda
2:00pm Welcome
Introduction of Board Members, Staff
Speaker: Margaret O’Neill, President
2:10pm Keynote Address: Updates to SNAP and USDA Nutrition
Speaker: Phil Blalock, Amy Crone, MarketLink
3:15pm Federation in Review: A Look Back at 2020
Speaker: Margaret O’Neill, President
3:30pm Financial Report
Speaker: Steve Hadcock, Treasurer
3:45pm Election of Board Members
Margaret O’Neill: Western Region
Jessica Douglas: Metro Region
Beth Bainbridge: At-Large
Our Mission: To support and promote the viability of farmers markets through innovative services, programs, and partnerships that maximize the benefits of markets to sellers, buyers, and communities.