TOP 10 STRATEGIES FOR FARMERS MARKET VENDORS
Agricultural Economics & Community Development
Eric Barrett
Associate Professor
Ohio State University Extension
Canfield
Abstract
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.
Authors: Kneen, H.H., Barrett, E. E.
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Kneen, H.H. Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45769
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Barrett, E. E. Extension Educator, Agriculture & County Direc, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45750