News
Search Results for: FAQ 3
FAQ Section 3
Stacy October 15, 2013Market Staff Whether paid, volunteer, or somewhere in between, well-trained market staff are critical for effective outreach and and communication with customers and producers. [accordion auto_height=”true” ui_theme=”ui-smoothness” collapsible=”1″ active=”false”][accordion_panel title=”Can vendors run markets?”]Many markets, particularly those initiated by a group of farmers, start with a vendor assuming the role of market manager. As a market…
The Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit FAQ
Amelia Dortch March 31, 2022THE ANTI-RACIST FARMERS MARKET TOOLKIT FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Toolkit Homepage The Anti-Racist Farmers Market ToolkitFAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Toolkit Homepage Q: Who created the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit? A team of Black food systems experts from across the country met for over a year to develop the toolkit, edit, and finally design it. Contractors…
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Diana Broadaway May 1, 2020The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established by section 1102 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act). This document will…
Be FMC's Next Guest Instagrammer!
Honesta Romberger September 16, 2015Instagram is a unique social media platform that uses visual content to connect your story with a broad and diverse audience. As your follower base grows, so does your ability to share and promote your market with more and more people, prompting the potential to showcase your message on a global scale. In other words,…
FAQ Section 7
Stacy October 15, 2013Expanding Market Access [accordion auto_height=”true” ui_theme=”ui-smoothness” collapsible=”1″ active=”false”][accordion_panel title=”Should our market accept EBT?”]Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows customers to use government-issued benefit debit cards to pay for food. All states now use EBT to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps), and paper benefit vouchers…
FAQ Section 6
StacyExtending the Season [accordion auto_height=”true” ui_theme=”ui-smoothness” collapsible=”1″ active=”false”][accordion_panel title=”How can we operate our market online in the off-season?”] Although a busy market season and the approaching cold winter may justify hibernating during the off season, there are still many ways you can operate your market online to maintain a presence or link your farmers who…
FAQ Section 5
StacyMarket Growth, Outreach, and Evaluation [accordion auto_height=”true” ui_theme=”ui-smoothness” collapsible=”1″ active=”false”][accordion_panel title=”How do we get out the word about our new market? “]When you first open your market, you’ll want to let everyone in the community know that your market is on the way, so start talking! Call on friends, family, and early advocates to spread…
FAQ Section 4
StacyInsurance, Liability, and Regulation [accordion auto_height=”true” ui_theme=”ui-smoothness” collapsible=”1″ active=”false”][accordion_panel title=”What types of insurance does our market organization need? Where should we get it?”] Even if you do everything you can to make sure your market is safe for your vendors and your customers, accidents can still happen. Obtaining the proper insurance provides you with a…
FAQ Section 2
StacyMarket Policies [accordion auto_height=”true” ui_theme=”ui-smoothness” collapsible=”1″ active=”false”] [accordion_panel title=”What does ‘producer-only’ mean? Does our market need to be producer-only?”] ‘Producer-only’ means that vendors at the market sell only what they themselves produce—resale of items purchased elsewhere is prohibited or is severely limited. This policy keeps vendors from selling wholesale products or products from other farms…
FAQ Section 1
StacyMarket Fundamentals The Market Fundamentals section includes many of the preliminary questions you will want to ask and answer before opening a market. Click on a question below to see the answer, and view interviews with directors in successful flagship farmers markets by clicking video icons on the left. [accordion auto_height=”true” ui_theme=”ui-smoothness” collapsible=”1″ active=”false”][accordion_panel title=”What…
