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Category: Management and Operations
New Mexico Farmers’ Market Manager Resource Guide
This guide covers all the basics of manager responsibilities, vendor rules, market promotion, and other logistics for farmers markets, of particular relevance to markets in New Mexico.
Idaho Farmers Market Manual
This guide offers detailed advice on how to start and develop a farmers’ market. The major topics covered include getting started, permits, licenses, registrations, market management, and vendor best practices.
Organizing and Maintaining your Farmers Market, 2nd Edition (Vermont)
Published by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, this is a complete guide to farmers market start-up and maintenance is an essential resource for market managers and organizers, including particular details for agencies and regulations in Vermont.
Organizing and Maintaining your Farmers Market, 2nd Edition PDF
Washington State Farmers Market Manual
The second (2012) edition of a manual developed by Washington State University Extension and Washington State Department of Agriculture in 2008 to encourage and assist communities, farmers, and citizen groups to create and successfully operate vibrant community farmers markets.
Starting a Farmers Market (Florida)
There are many details that separate a great farmers market from struggling or mediocre markets. This resource from the University of Florida discusses ten of the most important steps to consider as you start a farmers market in your community.
How to Start a Farmers Market
A 21-slide Powerpoint Presentation from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service serves as a short walk-through guide of how to start a farmers market, including how to identify a location, find sponsors, establish vendor rules, and engage in long-term goal planning strategies.
