Farmer’s Markets

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Characteristics

Here's the recipe for a successful farmers market from FRESHFARM (from an interview by Katherine Gustafson).

"1. Producers only. No re-sellers. Only the people that grow the food or make the crafts. 2. Local focus. From 20-300 miles. Depends on what's needed to reach critical mass. As the resilient economy matures, that distance will shrink. 3. Professional management. Do the numbers. Manage the market as a business, even if it is a non-profit. If you don't, you will fail. 4. Connect with communities. Set up events (harvest festivals and town anniversaries). Connect with local food drives and connect producers with federal subsidies (food stamps in the US). 5. Become the town square. By default, farmer's markets are the new town square. Act like one." (http://civileats.com/2013/01/14/what-makes-a-good-farmers-market/)

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