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 232: Ben Feldman on policy priorities for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill
Engage with farmers market legislation

Episode 231: Best of Tent Talk: Melissa Maltais on leveraging your network to promote your market
Market your market through community outreach

Episode 230: Danielle Hayden on judgement-free accounting for small business owners
Get your books prepared for tax season

Episode 229: How to navigate new laws on food safety and street vendors
Updates from across the 50 states

Episode 227: John Wang on keeping the Queens Night Market diverse and affordable
Launching a large night market in NYC

Episode 226: What to do about pirate vendors
How to handle hawkers, buskers, solicitors and the likes!

Episode 225: Kathy Zeman on effectively advocating for small farmers
Moving public policy in our direction

Episode 224: Ivy Hagedorn & Lindsay Gagnon on how their farmers market helped revitalize Downtown Joplin
Breathing new life into historical buildings


Episode 222: Must-have tools for brand new farmers market managers
Some tips for the newbies

Episode 221: Farmers Market Pro Catt Fields White on The Meaningful Marketplace
Real pros are always learning

Episode 220: Lauren Wolfer on making changes to market day schedules before peak season in the desert
How to shift a market from weekday to weekend

Episode 219: Setting your farmers market up for success in 2023
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!

Episode 216: Best of Tent Talk: What's Your Why?
We're thankful for our farmers market community

Episode 215: B. Griffin on the roll out of the Electronic Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Kentucky
Trails and tribulations from Community Farm Alliance

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


Episode 212: Co-organizing special events and collaborating with other market operators
Stop, collaborate and listen!

Episode 211: Ragen Chastain & Nina Budabin McQuown on creating size-inclusive farmers markets
Make your farmers market welcoming for every body

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