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 203: Hosting service providers at farmers markets
Knife sharpeners, foot massages, gutter cleaning and more!
Episode 146: Shiny Flanary on managing farmers markets that center BIPOC vendors and shoppers
“We don’t do that here.”
Episode 116: Increase your market's competitive advantage with a curated mix of crafters
Crafting your farmers market vendor list
Episode 94: Start off on the right foot with vendor education
Vendor-101 establishes a strong foundation
Episode 44: Sara Matlin on keeping her cool at the Phoenix Public Market
Find shade and devoted volunteers
Episode 20: Marcy Coburn on diversifying farmers market communities
Codify diversity into farmers market operations
Episode 19: Amber Holland on reducing waste at the farmers market
Take steps toward a more eco-friendly market
Episode 16: Tent Talk Roundtable: farmers market manager questions answered
Useful advice for managing your market
Episode 6: Kelly Foss on growing a successful farmers market
Develop a cohesive market community
Episode 4: Chris Quinlan on short growing seasons and market managing software
Use some creative problem solving