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 180: Scouting for new farmers market vendors
Where to look when you've got space in your market
Episode 179: Jorge Bustamante on turning a family recipe into a thriving farmers market business
From Jorge's pozole to My Pozole
Episode 177: Online grocery delivery services: farmers market friend or foe?
The pros and cons of partnering with third party services
Episode 176: Melissa Maltais on marketing your market through community outreach
Get out there and connect with your community
Episode 175: Devon Van Noble on raising pigs, roasting pigs and selling at the farmers market
Diversify your revenue streams
Episode 174: Emily Josenhans on the keys to selling a unique product at the farmers market
Well-trained staff & shopper education
Episode 173: Different approaches to farmers market management
Contract managers vs. in-house market staff
Episode 172: Sarah and Adeline Marshall on welcoming families & growing young entrepreneurs
Fostering a family of market vendors
Episode 171: Lauren Wood on the benefits of farmers markets located at transportation hubs
The success of Atlanta's MARTA Markets
Episode 170: Best of Tent Talk: Kathy Newsom of The Corner Farmers Market
Balancing market budgets with fundraising programs
Episode 168: Charlie Blonkenfeld on crowdfunding his new kitchen
From pandemic project to bagel business
Episode 167: Maya Madsen on vegan festivals and holiday pop-up events
Does it align with your brand and target market?
Episode 166: Annual reporting for farmers market operators
Reflect on and share your market's accomplishments
Episode 165: Stefanie Stauffer on managing a century old farmers market
Serving the community of Ann Arbor for over 100 years!
Episode 164: Beth Satterwhite on the perks of a market share program
Pay ahead for your market veggies
Episode 163: Make a budget for your farmers market business and stick to it
Budget to your “why”
Episode 162: Preparing your farmers market for the holidays
Make the most out of this wonderful time of year!