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 217: Laura Robbins on attracting new customers with tasty value-added products
Who can resist a farm fresh chicken pot pie?
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
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