Resource Library
Welcome to the Farmers Market Coalition Resource Library, an ever-growing database of resources for farmers market operators, organizations that support farmers markets, 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.
Please also check out the FMC evaluation site:
www.farmersmarketevaluation.org
And the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit:
www.farmersmarketlegaltoolkit.org
Browse by Category
- Anti-Racism Work (26)
- Boards, Mission, and Governance (28)
- Communities of Practice (5)
- Emergency Response (62)
- COVID-19 (62)
- Advocacy (5)
- Market Guidelines/Toolkits (22)
- Market Signage (9)
- State/Local Guidelines (12)
- COVID-19 (62)
- Evaluation (111)
- Customer base (20)
- Impact Reports (15)
- Pricing (4)
- Farm Business and Marketing (62)
- Farm Inspection and Enforcement (26)
- Farmers Market Coalition Resources (13)
- Food Justice (22)
- Food Safety and Handling (44)
- Funding and Grants (33)
- FMPP/LFPP (10)
- Insurance, Liability, and Licensing (25)
- Management and Operations (146)
- Market Start-up and Development (71)
- Other (13)
- Promotion, Outreach, and Special Events (71)
- Public Policies (36)
- Rules and Vendor Applications (29)
- SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs (119)
- State Association Development (14)
- Vendor Fees and Market Finances (14)
- Webinars (27)
- FMC (18)
- Partner Organizations (9)
Open Book Management Budget Template
This Open Book Management Budgeting spreadsheet template was created by Mandy Moody of Chicago’s Green City Market for the Flagship Markets Community of Practice. Download it to gain a better understanding of how to use open book management and a head start on creating your own budget.
Metrics Audience Exercise
This exercise walks farmers market operators through the process of mapping where different audiences for their data fall on a “stakeholder spectrum” to assist in determining which audiences to prioritize in their measurement and evaluation work.
Creating a Culture of Data Collection and Use for Ohio Farmers Markets
2022 Presentation at OEFFA Conference: The Ohio State University, Ohio Farmers Market Network, Farmers Market Coalition
