New markets may not be formally incorporated organizations, or may be considering breaking off from an existing fiduciary to become a new organization. This chapter from the Washington State Farmers…

This 20 page guide from the Georgia Department of Agriculture focuses mostly on the laws and regulations governing farmers markets, in particular around agriculture, licensing, and food safety. While focused…

This guide and tool from the Michigan Farmers Market Association can help those in any state identify whether or why they should-- or should not-- start a farmers market in…

This Farmers Market Coalition landing page is the starting point to learn whether your state has a farmers market association, what SNAP equipment program is offered, who the contacts are…

This manual from the British Columbia Association of Farmers' Markets covers the roles and responsibilities of market managers, basics on setting up a market for success, strategic planning, evaluation, and…

This colorful and comprehensive Farmers Market Manager Handbook from the Northeast Iowa RC&D walks through the many roles of market managers in great detail, and is filled with practical advice,…

Based on lessons learned from tribal market managers in New Mexico and Arizona, Project for Public Spaces created this 6 page summary of how to start and sustain successful markets…

Prepared by the Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, this simple guide provides steps for those considering starting a farmers market. Focusing mostly on initial organizational set up and…

This booklet from the Historic Lewes Farmers Market in Delaware is the result of asking the question, “What can we do to increase sales and attendance at our market?". It…