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Category: Management and Operations
Review of Analysis of Farmers Market Operation and Impacts for the City of Pittsburgh
Available literature on farmers markets in and around the City of Pittsburgh and reports on regional food and farming efforts were reviewed for this paper, focusing on studies of farmers markets in the City of Pittsburgh or production analysis across the region. Relevant research on farmers markets and market networks from across the U.S. was also examined to uncover best practices and operational solutions for a wide variety of markets.
Designing Effective, Scalable Data Collection Tools to Measure Farmers Market Impacts
The Mighty Market Manager
Chapter 4 of the Washington State Farmers Market Management Toolkit
Sample Market Manager Job Description
Sample Job Description from the Farmers Market Federation of NY
2017 VERMONT FARMERS MARKET REPORT
This report summarizes the results of two surveys conducted in early 2018 that collected information on the 2017 summer market season.
Strengthening Pittsburgh’s Farmers Markets
A study, funded by the City of Pittsburgh and researched and developed by the Farmers Market Coalition, which recommends actions to improve Pittsburgh-area farmers markets. These actions will increase equitable access to fresh, affordable, and culturally appropriate food, promote healthy eating choices, and support regional food producers.
Baltimore City Permit Guide for New or Existing Farmers Markets
This guide is intended to assist Farmers Market Managers, both new and existing in obtaining the proper zoning and health permits.
Philadelphia Farmers Market Guide
The City of Philadelphia’s guide to city services and requirements of farmers market operators.
Understanding Anchor Vendors
Darlene Wolnik’s 2018 ppt for PA Farm Link’s Lunch & Learn’s series
Creating a Farmers Market Living Lab: Lessons Learned in Growing a Farmers Market
This booklet is the result of asking the question, “What can we do to increase sales and attendance at our market?”, reports the results from using our market as a “living lab” to systematically test ideas to answer this question.
