Welcome to the Farmers Market Coalition Resource Library, an ever-growing database of resources for farmers, market managers, market researchers, and organizations sponsoring or looking to start farmers markets. These resources were developed by a wide spectrum of organizations, agencies, and academic institutions, and we are grateful to the spirit of sharing which allows us to bring a variety of tools to your table in one searchable portal. We hope you find them useful and consider submitting resources of your own for the benefit of the farmers market community. Please rate, share, and comment on those submissions you find most helpful.

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Local Food and Diversity in Public Space: A Study of the Perceptions and Practices of Minneapolis Farmers’ Market Customers

Description	Based on a survey of 200 customers at the Minneapolis Farmers Market, this paper argues that the availability of locally grown and non-local food encourages diversity at farmers' markets. The paper makes some suggestions to increase market diversity across the categories of class, race, age and ability. -
	Slocum_CURA_Local Food and Diversity in Public Space_Minneapolis Farmers Market.pdf
Publisher	University of Minnesota
Publisher Website	http://www.cura.umn.edu

Tags: customers (1) , diversity (1) , local food (1)

 

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Farmers Market Manager Training Manual

Description	The manual describes the role of market managers and provides checklists, sample policies, worksheets, and other hands-on tools to help managers start markets, build market communities, and harness the power of these communities to sustain the markets and their local food systems. -
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Publisher	Farmers Market Federation of New York
Publisher Website	http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com

 

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Sample 501c3 Application: Webb City Farmers Market

Description	A successful 501c3 application submitted by Eileen Nichols of the Webb City Farmers Market in Missouri. -
	Webb City Farmers Market 501c3 application from E Nichols.pdf
Publisher Website	http://webbcityfarmersmarket.blogspot.com/

Tags: 501c3 (1) , application (1) , webb city (1) , missouri (1)

 

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Pet Policy Key Messages

Description	Talking points and key messages about pet ban policy. -
	Pet Policy Key Messages.pdf
Publisher Website	http://www.leeweinstein.biz/

Tags: dogs (1) , pet policy (1) , pet ban (1)

 

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Token sign

Description	Informational sign used at tokens point of sale to explain fees, minimum charges, and procedures. -
	Tokens 101 Sign.pdf
Publisher	Portland Farmers Market
Publisher Website	http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Tags: EBT (10) , tokens (3) , credit card (3) , debit card (3)

 

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Tokens 101 for Vendor

Description	Details token purchase, use, and redemption process for vendors. -
	Tokens 101 for Vendor.pdf
Publisher	Portland Farmers Market
Publisher Website	http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

 

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Tokens 101 for Shopper

Description	Explanation of how to purchase and use tokens at market. -
	Tokens 101 for the Shopper.pdf
Publisher	Portland Farmers Market
Publisher Website	http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Tags: EBT consumer education; tokens (1) , redemption (1)

 

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'Use your EBT card at the market' Handout

Description	Customer handout explaining how to use an EBT card at the market with a listing of markets where EBT cards are accepted. -
	Oregon Trail Flyer 2009.pdf
Publisher	Portland Farmers Market
Publisher Website	http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Tags: EBT card (1) , EBT how to (1) , EBT shopper (1)

 

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Start a Market 101

Description	Issues/questions to consider when thinking of starting a farmers market. -
	Start A Market 101.pdf
Publisher	Portland Farmers Market
Publisher Website	http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Tags: start-up (2) , feasibility (4) , market development (2)

 

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Cracking the Egg: Why Eggs Cost More at the Farmers Market

Description	A detailed look at the true cost of sustainable, small-scale egg production. -
	Cost_of_Eggs.pdf
Publisher Website	http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org

Tags: food costs (1) , eggs (1)

 

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A Health Sector Guide to Food System and Agricultural Policy

Description	In Focus Brief's based on Harvie J, Mikkelsen L, Shak L., “A New Healthcare Prevention Agenda?: Sustainable Food Procurement and Agricultural Policy." This issue brief highlights a range of policy opportunities that health care leaders can act upon to begin to shift the food system in service of health. -
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Publisher	Kaiser Permananente Institute for Health Studies
Publisher Website	http://www.kpihp.org/

Tags: food policy (1) , agricultural policy (1) , health care (1) , sustainability (1)

 

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Land Use Protections for Farmers' Markets

Description	Model land use policies to help communities promote and create farmers' markets. These policies include NPLAN's "Model Comprehensive Plan Language to Protect and Expand Farmers' Markets" and "Model Zoning Ordinance Establishing Farmers' Markets as Permitted Use," which can be used to remove policy barriers, protect and optimize farmers' markets, and increase access for low-income customers. -
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Publisher	National Policy and Regional Analysis Network (NPLAN)
Publisher Website	http://nplanonline.org

Tags: access (2) , regulation (3) , policy (2) , land use (1) , zoning (1) , low income (1) , ordinance (1)

 

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Crop Insurance for Organic Systems

Description	This Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) fact sheet provides an introduction to Federal Crop Insurance and the Adjusted Gross Revenue Lite (AGR-Lite) Program, a subprogram relevant to organic producers. The fact sheet outlines how AGR-Lite insurance works, what farmers need in order to sign up, and sources of more information on the program. -
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Publisher	Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)
Publisher Website	http://www.mosesorganic.org/cropinsurance.html

Tags: crop insurance (4) , AGR-Lite (2) , organic (1) , federal (1)

 

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Crop Insurance for New and Specialty Crops

Description	Written by an insurance expert from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), topics covered in the document include production-based plans, Pilot Crop Programs, and the Farm Service Agency Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. As this document was written in 2002, it is recommended that you contact your local Farm Service Agency Office for updated information. -
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Publisher	Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Publisher Website	http://www.kerrcenter.com

Tags: crop insurance (4) , new crops (1) , specialty crops (1) , usda (1)

 

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AGR-Lite Interactive Producer Worksheet

Description	This is an Excel tool to evaluate eligibility and potential loss indemnification for AGR-Lite. It is important to note that the results obtained in this worksheet do not completely reflect the actual performance or payouts with participation in AGR-Lite. Step-by-step instructions for using this worksheet are provided in the AGR-Lite Interactive Producer Worksheet Instructions. -
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Tags: crop insurance (4) , spreadsheet (2) , AGR-Lite (2) , payout (1) , worksheet (1)

 

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InsuranceSim: Selecting Crop Insurance for Your Farm

Description

The InsuranceSim.xls spreadsheet is a tool to compare crop insurance and price risk management strategies for wheat, corn, milo (grain sorghum), and soybeans. InsuranceSim simulates crop yield and price outcomes to help with the crop insurance purchase decision at the time it is typically made – near planting time or just before the crop insurance sign-up deadline. Consult instructions before use. -

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Tags: crop insurance (4) , wheat (1) , corn (1) , milo (1) , soybeans (1) , yield (1) , price (1) , spreadsheet (2)

 

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Section 5: Navigating the Insurance Maze. From Managing the Liability and Risks of Farm Direct Marketing and Agritourism

Description	This document provides information and guidance on how insurance operates for farmers who market their products directly to consumers, finding an insurance agent, and managing some insurance issues specific to direct farm marketing. Special features of this document include a list of questions to ask your insurance agent and a sample Hold Harmless Agreement. -
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Publisher	Community Agriculture Center
Publisher Website	http://www.communityagcenter.org

Tags: Insurance (8) , liability (4) , direct market (2)

 

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Risk, Liability and Insurance for Direct Marketers

Description	This fact sheet, targeted at farmers who market their products directly to consumers, provides guidance on risk management, liability, and developing an insurance program to meet the direct marketer’s needs. The writing is concise and clear and although the document focuses on Wisconsin, it provides an overview of issues that any direct marketer should consider. -
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Publisher	UW Cooperative Extension

Tags: Insurance (8) , Risk Management (3) , liability (4) , direct market (2) , wisconsin (1)

 

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Recipe to Reality: Value-added Food Product Development

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Publisher	Virginia Cooperative Extension
Publisher Website	http://www.ext.vt.edu/

Tags: Food Safety (3) , Product Development (2)

 

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Healthy Investments: Strengthening Farmers Markets through Grassroots Statewide Collaboration

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Publisher	Virginia Cooperative Extension
Publisher Website	http://www.ext.vt.edu/

Tags: Farmers Market State Associations (1) , State Associations (1)

 

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