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 186: Setting your market fee structure
Let your market budget guide your market fees
Episode 185: Kristin Eggen on welcoming musicians to your market
Music as auditory marketing for your market
Episode 183: Tent Talk Live: Can We Talk About Market Burnout?
Sarah Marshall on farmers market self-care
Episode 180: Scouting for new farmers market vendors
Where to look when you've got space in your market
Episode 177: Online grocery delivery services: farmers market friend or foe?
The pros and cons of partnering with third party services
Episode 176: Melissa Maltais on marketing your market through community outreach
Get out there and connect with your community
Episode 173: Different approaches to farmers market management
Contract managers vs. in-house market staff
Episode 171: Lauren Wood on the benefits of farmers markets located at transportation hubs
The success of Atlanta's MARTA Markets
Episode 170: Best of Tent Talk: Kathy Newsom of The Corner Farmers Market
Balancing market budgets with fundraising programs
Episode 166: Annual reporting for farmers market operators
Reflect on and share your market's accomplishments
Episode 165: Stefanie Stauffer on managing a century old farmers market
Serving the community of Ann Arbor for over 100 years!
Episode 163: Make a budget for your farmers market business and stick to it
Budget to your “why”
Episode 162: Preparing your farmers market for the holidays
Make the most out of this wonderful time of year!
Episode 161: Jenny Heck on the impact grant funding can make for farmers market vendors
The successes of Mill City Farmers Market's Next Stage Grant Program
Episode 158: Ashley Drakeford on re-envisioning your local food system
How to bring food access and equity to your community