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New Hire Checklist

Alex Canepa July 4, 2023

This New Hire Checklist from Williamsburg Farmers Market offers a structure for the process of hiring for a new market position.

Sample Job Description: Token Coordinator

Alex Canepa

This job description for the Williamsburg FM in Virginia offers a sample for hiring.

Measuring Michigan Farmers Markets Data Collection Toolkit

Alex Canepa June 15, 2023

Since 2015, MIFMA has been working with Market Managers to foster a culture of data collection and to capture and evaluate their economic contributions and market impacts at a statewide level. MIFMA created the following Data Collection Toolkit for Market Managers who want to collect, analyze, and share data to advance their market’s mission.

Legacy Binder Materials

Alex Canepa

A legacy binder is a set of resources and materials created in the process of succession planning that can be passed to a replacement staff person or volunteer to facilitate a smoother transition.

Data Collection Resources for Farmers Markets 2023

Diana Broadaway May 16, 2023

FMC’s quick guide to the most used resources for evaluation for markets in 2023

Open Book Management Budget Template

Alex Canepa May 11, 2023

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

Diana Broadaway April 5, 2023

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

Alex Canepa March 7, 2023

2022 Presentation at OEFFA Conference: The Ohio State University, Ohio Farmers Market Network, Farmers Market Coalition

2022 Metrics List for Farmers Markets

Alex Canepa February 23, 2023

List of metrics that FMC has operationalized for use by farmers markets

DJs, Entertainers, Bands and Musician Insurance

Alex Canepa February 20, 2023

Get insurance for DJs, bands, musicians, entertainers, fitness instructors, adn more!