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.
Browse by Category
- Boards, Mission, and Governance (26)
- Farm Business and Marketing (46)
- Farm Inspection and Enforcement (27)
- Food Safety and Handling (35)
- Funding and Grants (18)
- Insurance, Liability, and Licensing (24)
- Management and Operations (104)
- Market Start-up and Development (62)
- Other (6)
- Promotion, Outreach, and Special Events (49)
- Public Policies (29)
- Rules and Vendor Applications (26)
- SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs (77)
- State Association Development (9)
- Surveys, Evaluation (77)
- Customer base (12)
- Pricing (3)
- Vendor Fees and Market Finances (14)
UNL Food Vendors/Farmers Markets Food Safety Guidelines
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources has made available food safety resources for temporary food service vendors.
Links include the Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture’s Guidelines for Farmers Markets, a UNL Food Processing Center report on Farmers Market Food Safety, and the NebGuide G1706 Food Safety for Farmers Markets.
Access these helpful resources on this UNL Food webpage.
Growers Guide for Nebraska Farmers Markets and Other Marketing Opportunities
This Growers Guide PDF-formatted manual was funded by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, developed by Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska in partnership with the Center for Rural Affairs. It contains a history/background of Nebraska farmers markets, along with farmers market rules, regulations, direct-to-consumer information, suggestions for displays, signage, pricing, proper methods of sale, permits, hygiene, and other resources.
North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association Resources
The NDFMGA has compiled extensive lists of resources for farmers markets, producers/growers, community, and other useful links.
Farmers Market Resources include:
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Marketing Toolkit for Farmers Markets and Vendors
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2010 Market Exploration Grant Final Results
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Best Practices for Food Sampling at Farmers Markets
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Color Combinations for Signs and Banners
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Guide to Food Handling
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Guide to Starting your own farmers market
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Ideas for cooing demonstrations at the farmers market
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Letter visibility chart for signs and banners
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ND Farm to Market Guide
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ND market pricing study 2011
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Organic Labeling at Farmers Markets
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Starting a new farmers market management guide
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ND State Health Department ruling on selling home preserved items.
