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Oklahoma Grown Farmers Market Requirements
Alex Canepa January 4, 2018The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry has established criteria that Farmers Markets must meet before being recognized as an Oklahoma Grown Market or a Registered Farmers Market. A market can choose not to participate in this program, however only participating markets will be eligible for assistance or promotional materials that are made available…
RI Farmers Market Guidelines
Stephanie Fenty July 12, 2017The purpose of these guidelines by the University of Rhode Island is to highlight important food safety practices to take under consideration when vending at a farmers market. It also includes information on the various licensing requirements that may or may not be needed.
RI Farmers Market Manager Guide
Stephanie FentyThere are over 50 farmers markets in Rhode Island. That’s one market for every 21,000 people, and more than twice as many markets as 6 years ago. Farm Fresh Rhode Island runs 11 of those markets; others are run by the RI DEM Division of Agriculture, community groups or farmers. Farm Fresh receives about 1…
New Hampshire Establishing a Farmers Market Guide
Stephanie FentyNew Hampshire Farmers Market Association’s Establishing a Farmers Market Guide
Lakes Area Farmers’ Market
Stephanie Fenty July 11, 2017Lakes Area Farmers’ Market Rules and Procedures
North Dakota Farmers Market Guidance
Stephanie FentyNorth Dakota Farmers Market Information North Dakota Meat & Poultry Inspection Program Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture Information
How to Start a Farmers Market
Alex Canepa March 30, 2017This easy-to-use guide created by the Texas Department of Agriculture goes through the basics of starting a new farmers market.
Weighted tent policy to prevent accidents
Liz Comiskey November 3, 2014Farm to City’s November 2014 update to their policy on weighing tents down to prevent them from being flipped over by wind gusts.
Show Me the Money: Business Planning for Farmers Markets
Stacy November 10, 2013A PowerPoint presentation by Lynda Brushett of the Cooperative Development Institute on the importance and purpose of business planning for farmers markets, which includes the basic components of a business plan and tips for getting started.
