Category: Management and Operations

New Mexico Farmers’ Market Manager Resource Guide

Evaluation | Management and Operations | Market Start-up and Development | Promotion, Outreach, and Special Events | Rules and Vendor Applications

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.

Published October 25, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource Topical guides

Idaho Farmers Market Manual

Management and Operations | Market Start-up and Development | Promotion, Outreach, and Special Events

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.

Published October 25, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

Organizing and Maintaining your Farmers Market, 2nd Edition (Vermont)

Boards, Mission, and Governance | Insurance, Liability, and Licensing | Management and Operations | Market Start-up and Development | Rules and Vendor Applications | SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs | Vendor Fees and Market Finances

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 

Published October 25, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

Washington State Farmers Market Manual

Boards, Mission, and Governance | Farm Inspection and Enforcement | Management and Operations | Market Start-up and Development | Rules and Vendor Applications | SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs | Vendor Fees and Market Finances

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.

Published October 23, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

Starting a Farmers Market (Florida)

Boards, Mission, and Governance | Management and Operations | Market Start-up and Development

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.

Published October 21, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource Publication

How to Start a Farmers Market

Management and Operations | Market Start-up and Development | Rules and Vendor Applications

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.

Published October 21, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource Presentation