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 97: Surviving and thriving after an unexpected jump in sales
Updates from Maya Madsen of Maya's Cookies

Episode 96: Stephanie Fenty on how to participate in National Farmers Market Week
Celebrate your market August 2-8, 2020!


Episode 94: Start off on the right foot with vendor education
Vendor-101 establishes a strong foundation

Episode 93: We’re all in this together in the Farmers Market Pros Community
Find support online and off

Episode 92: Catching up on what's happening in farmers market communities
There's a lot going on. Let's check in.

Episode 91: Creative solutions for farmers market funding
Community-supported markets are a win-win


Episode 89: Best of Tent Talk: Eric Dobbs of Seven Seas Roasting Company
From farmers' market to brick and mortar

Episode 88: Reopening cities and reopening farmers markets
Adjusting to loosening COVID-19 restrictions

Episode 87: COVID-19 and farmers market silver linings
Let’s look on the bright side of things!

Episode 86: Drive-through farmers markets and adjusting to new market guidelines
Creative problem-solving in the era of COVID

Episode 85: How food makers are coping with new market restrictions
"Time to put on your big girl pants." - Maya Madsen

Episode 84: Creative ways to cover operation costs
Modified markets require modified budgets




Episode 80: Managing markets in the time of coronavirus
Social distancing, hand washing, and clear communication


Episode 78: Use the Four A's to manage your market and manage your time
Analyze, Automate, Ask, Accomplish!