The Indiana Farmers Market Forum is the annual conference for farmers market managers, farmers, and vendors with panel discussions, state-wide updates, and real-world applications.
We are pleased to announce the return of Indiana’s annual Farmers Market Forum. The FMF, a project of the Indiana Farmers Market Community of Practice, is an important space for farmers market managers, volunteers, and vendors to connect, share experiences, and develop skills for supporting their local markets.
With support from the Diversified Farming & Food Systems team at Purdue Extension, Partners IN Food & Farming, and the Indiana Cooperative Development Center, this year’s forum will be hosted in-person at the Indiana Farm Bureau in Indianapolis on February 4th, 2026.
We would love to see you there! Sign up soon, as spaces are limited. Registration is open now until January 21.
Address:
Indiana Farm Bureau
225 S East Street, Suite 252
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Time:
8:30AM-4:15PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Cost and Registration:
Sliding scale from $25-50. Registration includes admission for all sessions, snacks, coffee, and lunch.
Schedule:
8:30 AM – Coffee & Snacks
9:00 – Welcome
9:15 – Community Conversation 1: Reflection on the 2025 season, challenges, & preventing burnout
10:30 – Break
10:45 – Community Conversation 2: “How Can We Help?” – How can the Indiana Farmers Market Community of Practice best serve your needs?
Noon: Lunch
1:00 PM – Session: Conflict Resolution for Farmers Markets – Kris Parker (Purdue Extension), Clarence Boone (Bloomington Community Farmers Market)
2:30 – Break
2:45 – Session: Board & Volunteer Development: Share the Load and Avoid Market Manager Burnout – Gabriel Piser (IU Center for Rural Engagement)
