Starting and Establishing a Farmers Market

• The planning stages are critical to the success of the operation, especially when the farmers market is a new market outlet to the buyers and the sellers.

• Characteristics of a Farmers Market, features, attributes, what will set it apart.

• Create a Sponsoring Organization, sponsors of the farmers market.

• Find a favorable environment and identify a Site, Location.

• Marketing Strategies

• Identify and Recruit Farmers

• Establish By Laws

• Adopt and Enforce Rules and Regulations

• Food Safety for Prepared Foods

• Vendor Stall Space Arrangements

• Create a Budget

• Determine Fee Structure