COVID is still with us, although we may finally be starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! But we are certain that, for at least the next few months, we will be under COVID restrictions for operating our farmers markets. Questions on those restrictions are surfacing, not the least of which are: will we see new guidelines, and is there any clarity on past guidelines regulations?
To respond to everyone’s questions and concerns, the Farmers Market Federation of NY will be sponsoring an Open Forum on March 31 at 10am. We will be joined by Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Kevin King. Deputy Commissioner King will be offering insights into COVID guidance for farmers markets, providing clarity on current guidelines, as well as any possible updates. Once he has given his comments, the forum will open to allow farmers market managers and direct marketing farmers to ask any further or follow-up questions. We want this to be your opportunity to have all your questions heard and answered.