Tent Talk, the farmers market podcast

Whether you’re a farmers market manager, a farmer or food maker selling at farmers markets, a policy maker or market supplier, Tent Talk is the podcast for you!

How to listen to Tent Talk

Stream our most recent episodes below or find Tent Talk wherever you regularly get your podcasts. With a new episode every Monday, Tent Talk brings you new farmers market knowledge on a weekly basis. There is so much that goes into farmers markets, and so many interesting people involved, we will never run out of material!

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Leandra Hays 10/16/23 Leandra Hays 10/16/23

Episode 263: Sina Pleggenkuhle: Trading Places

Say it together, folks: OUR JOB IS WEIRD! Minnesota Farmers Market Association Director of Engagement and Inclusion Sina Pleggenkuhle chats with us about how widely varied experience qualifies us for all kinds of positions in the farmers market world and adjacent.

Leandra Hays 9/25/23 Leandra Hays 9/25/23

Episode 260: 5 Years of Tent Talk!

This week we celebrate 5 WHOLE YEARS OF TENT TALK! 🎉🎉🎉 It has been an absolute delight creating this podcast week after week, and it wouldn’t be possible without you, our listeners!

Leandra Hays 9/18/23 Leandra Hays 9/18/23

Episode 259: Cara Mae Wooledge: Fundraising The Bar

Cara Mae Wooledge invites us into the world of fundraising for Farmers Markets! It can feel uncomfortable asking your community to contribute financially to your market beyond simply shopping there. However, it helps to remember that it’s not just a money ask, it’s an invitation to be part of what we do, and an opportunity grow community connection around local food.

Leandra Hays 9/11/23 Leandra Hays 9/11/23

Episode 258: 108 Degree Burnout

We know being a grower, vendor, or market manager is not a job for the faint of heart. The danger of burnout is REAL, Y’ALL! Don’t forget to make time for yourself and take a deep breath once in a while.