After determining the feasibility of starting a new farmers market, identifying market sponsors and defining the markets purpose, what comes next?
There are a number of ways to proceed with organizing a new farmers’ market once you have determined initial interest and support among growers, consumers, and the community. However, keep in mind that the steps taken to create a new market will vary from market to market. If you haven’t already done so, form a market organizing committee to provide some structure for your process. Also, consider developing business and marketing plans for your market. Other general considerations, as noted in the publication Starting a Seasonal Open-Air Market in Kansas, include developing the rules and regulations for the market, creating subcommittees within the market organizing committee to handle various tasks, selecting an appropriate location for the market, promoting the market, and helping vendors comply with local, state and federal regulations. For a detailed description of these and other important considerations, including a sample letter that can be revised and sent to potential vendors,
There are a number of ways to proceed with organizing a new farmers’ market once you have determined initial interest and support among growers, consumers, and the community. However, keep in mind that the steps taken to create a new market will vary from market to market. If you haven’t already done so, form a market organizing committee to provide some structure for your process. Also, consider developing business and marketing plans for your market. Other general considerations, as noted in the publication Starting a Seasonal Open-Air Market in KansasStarting a Seasonal Open-Air Market in Kansas (.pdf), include developing the rules and regulations for the market, creating subcommittees within the market organizing committee to handle various tasks, selecting an appropriate location for the market, promoting the market, and helping vendors comply with local, state and federal regulations. For a detailed description of these and other important considerations, including a sample lette
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