Farmers’ Market Management Network, Inc. Working cooperatively to enhance Ohio farmers’ markets both large and small to create unity, consistency, and sustainability through collaboration and education.

National Farmers' Markets Directory Released

National Farmers’ Markets Directory Released <http://bit.ly/aZxE7e>*
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the 2010 National Farmers’ Market Directory lists 6,132 operational farmers markets, representing 16 percent growth over 2009 when the agency reported 5,274. The 2010 National Farmers’ Market Directory results is being released as part of National Farmers’ Market Week, [...]

August 12th, 2010 | Category: Publications | Leave a comment

Recruiting Vendors For A Farmers Market

The Wallace Center publishes innovative ideas for markets and for small farmers. For some fresh ideas, check out their online resource library this winter.
Recruiting Vendors For A Farmers Market Publication
http://www.wallacecenter.org/our-work/Resource-Library/wallace-publications/handbooks/RECRUITERS_Sc.pdf

October 5th, 2009 | Category: Publications, Web Resources | Leave a comment

Guide for Opening Farmers’ Markets on Federal Property

Guide for Opening Farmers’ Markets on Federal Property
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service released “Opening a Farmers Market on Federal Property: A Guide for Market Operators and Building Managers” (PDF/262KB). The publication was jointly published by the Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program of General Services Administration, which administers most federal buildings. This publication [...]

September 25th, 2009 | Category: Policy and Regulation, Publications, Web Resources | Leave a comment

New Food Safety Report: Bridging the GAPs

New Food Safety Report:  On Thursday, September 10, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy and Food and Water Watch released an excellent new food safety report <http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=d2vVIeX1we12Vam0MkEFkk25nwNFYA7l>, “Bridging the GAPS: Strategies to Improve Produce Safety, Preserve Farm Diversity and Strengthen Local Food Systems.”  Written by Elanor Starmer and [...]

September 18th, 2009 | Category: Policy and Regulation, Publications | Leave a comment

Insights on Why Farmers’ Markets Close

A special report on farmers markets in Oregon. It focuses on the dynamics of market startups, closures, and manager turnover. It examines data for markets that closed and offers recommendations to enhance market success.

http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pdf/sr/sr1073-e.pdf

August 18th, 2009 | Category: Publications | Leave a comment