Resource Library
Resource Library
Welcome to the Farmers Market Coalition Resource Library, an ever-growing database of resources for farmers, market managers and researchers. These resources were developed by a wide spectrum of organizations, agencies, and academic institutions, and we are grateful for the spirit of sharing which allows us to bring a variety of tools to your table in one searchable portal. We hope you find them useful and consider submitting resources of your own for the benefit of the farmers market community.
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- Boards, Mission, and Governance (26)
- Farm Business and Marketing (31)
- Farm Inspection and Enforcement (27)
- Food Safety and Handling (18)
- Funding and Grants (17)
- Insurance, Liability, and Licensing (23)
- Management and Operations (91)
- Market Start-up and Development (40)
- Other (2)
- Promotion, Outreach, and Special Events (36)
- Public Policies (22)
- Rules and Vendor Applications (25)
- SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs (67)
- State Association Development (9)
- Surveys, Evaluation (69)
- Customer base (8)
- Pricing (1)
- Vendor Fees and Market Finances (14)
Growing Local Food Systems: A case study series on the role of local governments
Local governments play a key role in promoting and support local food systems. In 2012, Michigan State University’s (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems and the International City/ County Management Association’s (ICMA) Center for Sustainable Communities collaborated to understand more about the ways that local governments across America are supporting local food systems. Building off that survey research, the organizations identified four communities to feature as part of a series of case studies exploring how and why they engage in food systems development.
Kentucky Farmers’ Market Manual and Resource Guide
The Kentucky Farmers’ Market Manual is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource for Kentucky farmers’ market managers and vendors. A partnership of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the manual contains valuable guidelines and recommendations on Good Agricultural Practices, establishing market rules, displays, marketing, organic certification, and every other aspect of operating a successful farmers’ market.
The Art and Science of Farmers’ Market Display
Having a great products is important but only if you can successfully attract customers to ‘try and buy’. This tutorial goes over some basic tips for arranging your space, display strategies that work and a few other tips that will let customers know you are open for business.
