Episode 292: Encore Episode: Promotional Vendors at Your Service

Would you get a chiropractic adjustment or purchase a time share at the grocery store? If you answered no, then why would you expect to find those services at the farmers market? This week on Tent Talk we discuss the pros and cons of hosting service providers and informational/promotional booths at your farmers market. Knife sharpeners, food prep services, masseuses, real estate agents, home cleaning services, and bike mechanics all offer valuable services that your market community may desire. However, integrating them into your farmers market requires some strategy. Listen along for tips on how to curate your markets service providers in a way that aligns with the mission of your organization. 

This episode was recorded and originally broadcast in August 2022. Enjoy this encore for long time listeners, and helpful information for our newer followers. It’s a pleasure to share it with you again now.  

Today’s episode of Tent Talk, the Farmers Market Podcast, is supported by Project for Public Spaces