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 209: Stuart Nealy on the future of farmers markets & the next generation of market managers
The future's so bright we need sunglasses
Episode 208: Strategies for retaining farmers market vendors
Keep a consistent roster of farmers and vendors
Episode 207: Michael Clark on building a robust CSA program at the farmers market
How farmers markets can work hand-in-hand with CSA programs
Episode 206: The best time for sponsor outreach
Don't wait until “charitable giving” season
Episode 205: Best of Tent Talk: Jenny Heck of the Mill City Farmers Market
How micro-grants can impact your market community
Episode 204: Maya Madsen on expanding her vegan cookie empire in and out of farmers markets
New retail location, celebrity advisors and Home Shopping Network appearances!
Episode 203: Hosting service providers at farmers markets
Knife sharpeners, foot massages, gutter cleaning and more!
Episode 202: Sarah Delevan on profit-first budgeting for farmers market businesses
If it's a business, it needs to make a profit
Episode 200: 200 Episodes of Tent Talk, the farmers market podcast!
Time flies when you’re having fun!
Episode 199: Join the party: All about the 2022 America’s Farmers Market Celebration
Mobilize your shoppers to cast their votes
Episode 198: Jess Pickering on life as an artist selling work at farmers markets
Trade your 9 to 5 for a 10x10 tent
Episode 196: What’s the deal with value-added products?
Increase revenue and reduce waste!
Episode 194: Hannah Fuller on planning for National Farmers Market Week 2022
Make this year's NFMW bigger and better than ever
Episode 193: Relocating your market for a special event
How to temporarily uproot a market
Episode 192: Opening a brand new farmers market
How to prepare for, promote and execute your first day
Episode 191: Emily Emmons on helping veterans find healing through agricultural training
Hoʻōla Farms building community from seed to finished product
Episode 190: Sina Pleggenkuhle on making the market your happy place
Find joy in your farmers market
Episode 188: What to do when it's time to "uninvite" a vendor from your market
Breakin’ up is hard to do!