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 214: Denise Alvarez on creating magic moments for your market shoppers
It's about how you make your customers feel

Episode 210: Start your holiday market prep now!
Get your market ready for end of year festivities

Episode 192: Opening a brand new farmers market
How to prepare for, promote and execute your first day

Episode 176: Melissa Maltais on marketing your market through community outreach
Get out there and connect with your community

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

Episode 151: Basic marketing for farmers market operators
Exciting news about InTents: the Farmers Market Conference 2022!


Episode 145: Kendall Ballantine on growing your farmers market business online
Utilize the power of digital marketing

Episode 137: Heidi Anderson on attracting devoted shoppers through value-based marketing
Craft your message around your target customer’s values

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

Episode 112: Cara Mae Wooledge on shopping at farmers markets this holiday season
Promote your market as a place to shop local and shop safely

Episode 111: Where we are, where we've been and where we're going
Develop a plan and a back-up plan

Episode 104: Darian Washington on taking the leap into farmers market success
Turn that side hustle into a full-time gig

Episode 77: Challenges of city-owned farmers markets on social media
What to do when the city won't let you post




Episode 55: Social Media for Farmers Market Managers & Vendors with Emily Lawrence
Leverage the power of Instagram

Episode 51: How Will You Celebrate National Farmers Market Week?
Show your market some love