TOP 10 STRATEGIES FOR FARMERS MARKET VENDORS

Proposed by: Eric E.Barrett

Presenters: Barrett, E. E., Extension Educator, Agriculture & County Direc, Ohio State University Extension, Marietta, OH 45750
Kneen, H.H., Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Pomeroy, OH 45769

Farmers markets can be a driving economic force for communities and especially for the farmers who participate. Using data and observations from a trip across New York State and at New York City’s Green Markets, these Extension professionals will share ways any Extension professional can help their farmers be profitable vendors. Details include being of assistance to farmers markets groups wanting to improve their markets; Assisting farmers, market gardeners and other vendors with understanding their role in a successful market; helping vendors understand profitability in regards to choosing markets to attend, including pricing; and showing communities that farmers’ markets can have great impact. A factsheet including the Top 10 Strategies for Farmers Market Vendors will be shared for distribution.

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