Session II of the 2022 Farmers Market Preparedness Webinar Series
In partnership with Virginia State University Small Farm Outreach
Success at the farmers market starts well before you get to market. In the second webinar in the Farmers Market Preparedness series, we focus on being prepared for market day. We cover what you need to do, bring, and plan for to improve your sales at market — including legal considerations and vendor displays. You’ll leave the webinar with a checklist to use throughout the season.
Presentation Slides and Other Resources are Below
Register for Session III – Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors
Speakers
Michael Carter, Jr., Small Farm Resource Center Coordinator, VSU Small Farm Outreach Program
Kim Hutchinson, PhD, MBA, Executive Director, Virginia Farmers Market Association
Dr. Theresa J. Nartea, State Program Leader, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist-Marketing & Agribusiness, Virginia State University, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Lisa Dearden, Founder & Executive Director, RVAg
Slides/Presentations
Resources Mentioned
Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA)
Farmers market advocacy, trainings, and other resources
Virginia State University Small Farm Outreach
Clearinghouse for education, resources and news to serve Virginia’s small and beginning farmers
VSU Small Farm Marketing and Business Program
Science based educational curriculum and direct technical support
RVAgriculture
Manages multiple farmers markets and a year-round online marketplace featuring a diverse line-up of growers and producers.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
Application for a Home Food Processing Operation
Application for a Commercial Kitchen Food Processing Operation
Virginia Food Laws
Guidelines for Providing Safe Food Samples at the Market
Going to Market Publication
Virginia Grown
Virginia Grown bags, banners and more
Weights and Measures
Certification of market scales
Virginia Department of Health
Contact your local health department
Virginia Small Business Development Center
MyRadar – weather app recommended by Lisa Dearden