| Why Belong? |
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| The mission |
| The mission of the Pennsylvania Retail Farm Market Association, Inc. is to benefit members through education, communication, cooperation and promotion of Pennsylvania Direct to Consumer Agricultural Marketing. |
| Education: To Broaden Your Scope of Knowledge |
- The five state Mid Atlantic Direct Marketing Conference (MADMC) and Trade Show is held annually. As a member you have input into the planning process and have the opportunity to attend.
- Twilight Meetings are held regionally to help you keep current and to offer you an educational experience close to home.
- “Are You Crazy” bus tour is held each year. Seeing other businesses is the best way to improve your facility and services.
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| Communication: To Assist in Dealing With the Public |
- Quarterly newsletter will keep you up to date on industry happenings.
- The PAFarm information-packed website lists your business and is a valuable marketing tool to consumers. You may also link to your own website. Check it out at www.pafarm.com.
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| Cooperation: To Help Keep You Current on Your Industry |
- PAFarm is the centralized voice for all Retail Farm Market issues, keeping tabs on governmental regulations as well as marketing initiatives and public policy.
- Networking with others in your industry is exceptional.
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| Promotion: To Assist in Bringing the Consumer to Your Business |
- PAFarm is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to promote Agri-Tourism.
- PAFarm encourages the Department of Ag in the publication of the Consumer Guide. 12,500 of these guides are printed yearly
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