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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Episode 157: Reactivating a farmers market that has been dormant
Jump-starting markets that closed due to COVID-19

Episode 150: Dianna Rose on bringing food sovereignty to Queens, NY
Opening a new urban farmers market during a pandemic

Episode 149: Reestablishing farmers market operations systems and protocols
Happy National Farmers Market Week!

Episode 144: Saying goodbye to a farmers market vendor
Helping market communities process loss

Episode 142: Christine Farren on adapting farmers markets to the newest version of the new normal
Updates from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Episode 134: Getting prepped for the start of farmers market season
Spring re-openings after a long, strange year

Episode 133: Cynthia Wallesz on strategic planning for your market and your business
Identify your values and know your mission

Episode 128: Catching up on news from our Farmers Market Pros community as the season changes
Pandemic fatigue, job openings and PPP loans

Episode 125: JM Fortier on growing farmers and maximizing markets
It's not just a farmers market, it's a lifestyle

Episode 123: Corrina Smith on what's happening at farmers markets in Missouri
Different states, same challenges

Episode 122: De-escalating tense situations at the farmers market
Stay calm, cool and collected

Episode 121: Sheree Moratto and Stephanie Jokich on farmers market cooperatives
It's better when we work together

Episode 118: Alison Einerson on relocating a farmers market during COVID-19
Find empty retail space to host your winter market

Episode 115: Keep your outdoor winter markets bright and welcoming
Surviving the cold and dark market season

Episode 110: Shawn Menard on the challenges of planning indoor winter markets in 2020
Keep clear and open communication with your venue

Episode 108: Updates from the Farmers Market Pros
Exciting announcements about InTents: The Farmers Market Conference 2021!

Episode 101: Providing market managers with much needed support and data
Chris Quinlan of MarketWurks


Episode 98: Increasing food security and farmers market sales by accepting SNAP-EBT
And Happy National Farmers Market Week!

Episode 97: Surviving and thriving after an unexpected jump in sales
Updates from Maya Madsen of Maya's Cookies