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 251: Learn, Teach, & Grow with Jessica Mullen
Jessica Mullen on how she continues to learn and grow in her career as a farmer’s market manager.
Episode 250: Celebrating National Farmers Market Week at Your Market
It’s National Farmers Market week and this year’s theme is Farmers Markets are changing the way...
So how are you celebrating this year?
Episode 249: Hot topics: Q's & Advice with the Farmers Market Pros Team
Answers to your questions about when to cancel a farmers market due to bad weather, how to encourage vendors to stay in their booths, and more!
Episode 248: School’s Out, Market’s On
School’s out for the summer — how are you engaging the kiddos at your farmer’s market?
Episode 247: Tips for Celebrating Market Milestones
How to celebrate all of your market milestones - big and small.
Episode 246: Jorge Bustamante on turning a family recipe into a thriving farmers market business
Tips from a farmers market vendor on how to create a successful business in just a few short years.
Episode 245: Please don’t celebrate Juneteenth, honor it with Sagdrina Jalal
Talking the history of black farmers in America and how to create a welcoming environment for BIPOC as your market.
Episode 243: Best Of: Why It's So Important to Collect Data and How to Use It
Let the numbers lead you.
Episode 242: Best Of: Expanding Your Farmers Market Business Sustainably with Proof Bread
Proof Bread shows us how to expand sustainably and keep the farmer’s market at the center of everything they do.
Episode 241: Best Of: Gear up for the start of peak farmers market season
Celebrating the changes that come with a new season.
Episode 240: Look at Us Grow: Catching up on all things Farmers Market Pros
Celebrating the changes that come with a new season.
Episode 239: Tamara Cameron on how to find a replacement when a leader is ready to move on
Start early and don't settle
Episode 238: Developing policies on health products & nutritional supplements at farmers markets
Does it align with your market's mission?
Episode 237: Chef Michael Ceraldi on sourcing local, seasonal ingredients
Building a menu around what's grown locally
Episode 236: Amanda Cross on successfully applying for FMPP grants
Helpful tips for completing grant applications
Episode 235: Tent Talk Live: Marketing: It's Not Just For Shoppers Anymore
Recruiting & retaining producers
Episode 234: Tent Talk Live: Creating and Maintaining Confident Vendors
Establish a culture of learning
Episode 233: What is your farmers market superpower?
Recorded live at the 2023 InTents Conference
Episode 232: Ben Feldman on policy priorities for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill
Engage with farmers market legislation