Farmspread’s management platform can be utilized on its own, or as a complement to FMC’s Farmers Market Metrics (Metrics) program, a program designed to help farmers market staff collect key…

Growing Hope has managed multiple farmers markets in Michigan, and created this operations handbook as a tangible guide to roles, responsibilities, and steps needed to operate food assistance programs before,…

The Farmers Market Legal Toolkit from the Vermont Law School and the Center for Agriculture & Food Systems is an extensive online guide for farmers markets from a legal perspective.…

This section from the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit from the Vermont Law School and the Center for Agriculture & Food Systems focuses on accounting considerations for farmers markets who accept…

USDA's FMPP grant program is a major source of funding for promotion and expansion of farmers markets, farm stands, CSAs, and similar activities. Their Website links to awarded grants, a…

Produced by the Michigan Farmers Market Association, this practical guide is filled with sample tools, protocols, and forms to develop your market's emergency procedures, and could easily be adapted for…

From the Double SNAP Dollars nutrition incentive program in Montana, this manual for market employees walks through the procedures for implementing the program including tokens, reimbursements, data tracking, invoicing, and…

This reference guide for farmers markets is specific to those participating in Double Up Food Bucks, but can give an idea to other markets how the flow of information and…

This website from DC Greens describes the process and purpose of local farmers market legislation, introduced to support markets navigating permitting processes, advertising, and supporting nutrition incentives.

Why does a market need to define its purpose? For starters, defining purpose helps to attract partners, vendors, and assist board with management. Many markets are closer than they think…