Episode 261: Chris Cirkus: Competition or Coalition: Working with Produce Distributors

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Written By Leandra Hays

We all advocate for farmers keeping the full retail price of their products by selling at farmers markets. So are produce distributors competing with markets for chefs' dollars and sometimes home shoppers? Or are they providing one more valuable income stream for farmers? Chris Cirkus manages the award-winning West Windsor Community Farmers Market in New Jersey. She also sells for Zone 7, a special kind of produce distributor. Listen in as we discuss:

  • Innovative ways to promote your market 

  • Creating a food security programs that benefit farmers 

  • The pros and cons of farmers market awards programs

  • When produce distributors do the right thing

Today’s episode of Tent Talk, the Farmers Market Podcast, is supported by Gusto, making it easy to process payroll and supporting your HR needs.

Leandra Hays
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