Tent Talk, the farmers market podcast

By: Farmers Market Pros
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  • Tent Talk is a podcast for farmers' market managers, farmers, food makers, and anyone who counts on farmers’ markets as a source of income. Please join us as we interview farmers’ market experts, talk about ways to improve local food communities, and provide you with tips on building a successful farmers’ market business. Tent Talk is produced by Farmers Market Pros.
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Episodes
  • Ep 331: Finding Your Keepers | Recruit & Retain: Your Market Team

    Ep 331: Finding Your Keepers | Recruit & Retain: Your Market Team
    Feb 3 2025
    The team that helps you sell vegetables or granola at your farmers market booth makes all the difference in your income. The staff that sets up and manages the market makes the job productive and satisfying or just a whole lot of work. Learning to recruit the right people will make your market business more successful and just more fun. Creating systems to keep the band together are just as important. Employees with more knowledge and experience are more comfortable on the job and that trickles down. On this episode the Farmers Market Pros chat with Natalie Labejof Farm Habit about hiring and managing staff for multiple markets. Listen in as we discuss topics including: • Detailed job postings save everyone's time • Your team is a key part of the interview process • Vibes just might be as important as skills • Budgeting for training pays off big time Register today for the 9th annual InTents, the National Farmers Market Conference, coming March 10-12, 2025 in San Diego. Nothing beats the power of market people coming together.
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    45 mins
  • Ep 330: Better Together | How To: Nurture Community Connections

    Ep 330: Better Together | How To: Nurture Community Connections
    Jan 27 2025

    Where do you start to develop and maintain relationships with your farmers maket's neighboring residents and businesses? Start with outreach, then add big portions of listening and cooperation. Working together will make your community happier and your market more successful. Listen in for how-to tips including:

    • Taking your team on a local field trip
    • Resolving complaints to gain loyal supporters
    • Using surveys to prove rising tides float all boats
    • Sharing stories and building friendships

    Use the link in our bio to register today for the 9th annual InTents, the National Farmers Market Conference, coming March 10-12, 2025 in San Diego. Hotel discounts end soon.
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    38 mins
  • Ep 329: Good Form | How To: Manage Market Applications

    Ep 329: Good Form | How To: Manage Market Applications
    Jan 20 2025
    There's no one right way to manage vendor applications for your farmers market. Some managers prefer simple inquiry emails before a detailed form. Some market management platforms integrate applications with online maps and vendor profiles. We all need to know business names and exactly what will be sold. An origin story makes an application more interesting, permit and insurance information generally gets it processed more quickly. On this episode the Farmers Market Pros discuss our experiences and preferences, then we chat with Cara Mae Wooledge of Napa Farmers Market and Chloe Kuhn and SJ Osborne or the Riverside Arts Market. Listen in for a variety of opinions and tips on topics including:
    • Longer applications lead to good decisions
    • Detailed instructions save everyone's time
    • Should vendors visit before applying?
    • You don't want to miss Michael Jordan
    There's still time to sign up for Farmers Market University's live online market manager certification class starting January 24th. Use code FMPROS25 to save when you register at FarmersMarketUniversity.com Use the link in our bio to register today for the 9th annual InTents, the National Farmers Market Conference, coming March 10-12, 2025 in San Diego.
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    1 hr and 1 min

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