Become A Member
By joining our association, you join a community of over 100 farmers’ markets with thousands of vendors in Alberta
Your market or vendor business will immediately benefit from our advocacy, marketing and promotions, training programs, workshops and networking opportunities, huge resource library, group discounts, and our farmers’ market insurance program. Scroll down to see the many benefits of AFMA membership!
AFma offers our members
Personalized listing on our website
Specialized insurance program with exclusive rates
Access to special pricing and programs
Subscription to the AFMA e-newsletter
Annual awards of excellence
Access to the new Vendor Verification program which ensures transparency of local vendors and producers
Member Markets can access the Market Bud Children’s Program supplies and activities
Marketing, promotions and public engagement
Research and advocacy to support farmers’ markets in Alberta
Private online Facebook communities connecting market managers and vendors across the province to share news and views, tips and ideas, suggest solutions to each other’s problems and more.
Opportunity to have your say in the direction of Alberta farmers’ markets and setting strategic directions and policy priorities by voting on important matters at the AGM or joining the Board of Directors
Annual conference which includes professional development seminars and workshops, keynote speakers addressing developing trends and is an opportunity to network and share knowledge
Vendor Membership
Valid from date of purchase – February 28, 2026
- AFMA Vendor Membership Program annual fee is $75.
- AFMA Vendor Membership is annual, and the membership year runs from February 28 to February 28. You can enroll anytime throughout the year, however, membership fees will not be prorated and benefits will not be backdated.
- Participation in the AFMA Vendor Membership Program is voluntary and not required to sell at an AFMA member farmers’ market.
- Please note: as per our bylaws we are unable to offer refunds on membership fees.
Food Truck Membership
$10 one time fee
Membership never expires but only includes listing on our site. For full membership benefits, including insurance, please consider our vendor membership.
Busker Membership (Free)
Do you play music, sing, make balloon art, magic, etc? This is for you. Membership never expires but only includes listing on our site. For full membership benefits, including insurance, please consider our vendor membership.
Market Membership
Valid from date of purchase – February 28, 2026
AFMA Market Membership Program annual fees are based on market size:
- 10-25 vendors $100
- 26-50 vendors $225
- 51-75 vendors $325
- 76-100 vendors $425
- more than 100 vendors $525
AFMA Market Membership is annual, and the membership year runs from February 28 to February 28. You can enroll anytime throughout the year, however, membership fees will not be prorated and benefits will not be backdated.
Please note at this time we ONLY accept Alberta Approved Farmers’ Markets. For more information about Alberta Approved Farmers’ Markets please consult the Alberta Government website.
Please Note:
If you were a member last year please login to renew
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AFMA AWARDS
& Nominations
2024 /2025 Nominations are now open!
Nominations are accepted throughout the year with the deadline of January 15th, 2026.
Outstanding Market Manager of the Year Award
Outstanding
New Vendor
Award
Outstanding Perennial Vendor Award
Wanda Klimke Memorial
Award
2024 Alberta Farmers’ Market Association Awards Winners
Outstanding Perennial Vendor Award This award recognizes the diversity of the talents of AFMA’s long term Make it, Bake it, Grow it vendors. Products have to be local and unique. Characteristics of excellence and uniqueness include: packaging, labeling, marketing,...