Working towards eliminating single-use plastic at farmers markets; a discussion of best practices, limitations in implementation, and lessons learned from real-life examples. Jennifer Cole, Clean [...]
This session delves into the journey from initial struggles and setbacks (the "stalls") to finding a sustainable path forward. Expect candid discussions, practical strategies, and [...]
Curious about how farmers and markets are making a real difference in low-income food security? At Virginia Fresh Match (VFM), we've spent years gathering impact [...]
Whether you are the manager of a non-profit, volunteer-run farmers' market or a vendor with several employees, developing operations manuals, checklists, and other procedural documents [...]
This session will explore the modernization of USDA's Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Virginia's Farm Market Fresh and Maryland's Farmers Market Nutrition Program [...]
This engaging session explores how creative placemaking can make your Farmers Market grow from a place of commerce to a community gathering spot. Strategic partnerships [...]
In today's rapidly evolving marketing landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers incredible opportunities for small business owners and market managers to amplify their reach and effectiveness. [...]
Food access programs are a triple win for farmers market managers, vendors and shoppers. They allow markets to serve their whole community, bring more [...]
