Ghana Farmers Markets Network

24/04/2026

Government to create 'Farmers Market' in urban areas to eliminate middlemen and address high food cost - Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Eric Opoku

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

Today, on , we celebrate the people who care for the planet by feeding it!

Across the world, farmers are more than food producers, they are stewards of the land, protectors of biodiversity, and guardians of traditional knowledge. Every seed they plant, every harvest they bring, is rooted in respect for the Earth.

At the World Farmers Markets Coalition, we stand with the people who feed our communities while caring for our planet every single day.

This Earth Day, choose to support them.

Choose local. Choose seasonal. Choose a better future.

16/04/2026

*ANNOUNCEMENT!* *ANNOUNCEMENT!!* *ANNOUNCEMENT!!!*

You are warmly invited to the Farmers Market aimed at promoting local food systems, supporting farmers, and ensuring access to fresh, safe, affordable, and high-quality food.

Date: Monday, 20th April, 2026
Venue: Sasakawa Centre, UCC
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come and experience a lively marketplace featuring UCC Farms, student farmers, and local farmers, offering a wide variety of fresh food and agricultural products directly to consumers. This event promotes fair pricing, consumer protection, and quality assurance, ensuring you get the best value for your money.

There will also be a stakeholder engagement session on the theme: “Scaling Up Farmers’ Markets for Sustainable Local Food Systems in Ghana.”

*Special Attraction:*
Meet and interact with global leaders in farmers markets from Denmark, Italy, and the USA, and learn how farmers markets are transforming communities around the world.

There will be free sampling of yesli fresh yogurt and glutten free cookies.

*This is your opportunity to:*
Buy fresh and affordable food directly from farmers
Support local producers and student entrepreneurs
Learn about food quality, safety, and sustainability.

All are warmly invited; come with family and friends!
For more information, please contact the Coordinator on 0505401918

Come for fresh, safe, and affordable food. Support farmers. Promote quality. Be part of the change!

08/03/2026

06/03/2026

We join in the celebration of Ghana month.
Happy independence!

🇬🇭 HERITAGE MONTH IS HERE! 🇬🇭

The Centre for National Culture, Central Region proudly presents HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION 2026 in line with the Black Star Experience 🇬🇭

From 18th – 26th March, we celebrate our culture, our identity, and our shared history through engaging and immersive activities across Cape Coast.

This March, let’s celebrate what makes us uniquely Ghanaian — our traditions, food, games, history and creativity.

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🎓🏛️ INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
🗓 18th – 20th March

📍 Various Institutions
We kick off Heritage Month by engaging institutions — promoting cultural awareness, patriotism, and appreciation of our indigenous heritage.

Culture must be lived, taught and experienced.


📸✨ PHOTO EXHIBITION
🗓 23rd – 26th March
📍 Cape Coast Castle

Experience Ghana’s historical journey through powerful images that tell our story — resilience, identity and legacy.

Step into history. Reflect. Connect.


'S - 25TH TO 27TH March


🎲🏆 TRADITIONAL GAMES COMPETITION
🗓 26th March
📍 Forecourt of CNC, Cape Coast

From oware and other indigenous games, we bring back the excitement of traditional recreation!

Come and relive the fun, strategy and community spirit of our childhood games.


🍲🌍 INTER-INSTITUTIONAL FOOD BAZAAR
🗓 26th March
📍 Forecourt of CNC, Cape Coast

Taste Ghana. Celebrate diversity.
Institutions come together to showcase authentic Ghanaian dishes — because food is culture, and culture unites us.

Don’t miss this delicious experience!


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🌟 This March, let’s celebrate who we are.
🌟 Let’s promote our heritage.
🌟 Let’s experience the Black Star.
🗓 18th – 26th March
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30/12/2025

2026 = International Year of the Woman Farmer

Women grow, process, trade, and protect our food, yet remain undervalued and under-supported. 2026 is a global call to recognize their work and invest in equality across agrifood systems.

Read the complete article now: https://www.worldfarmersmarketscoalition.org/international-year-of-the-woman-farmer-2026-recognizing-the-women-who-feed-the-world/

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)