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Farmers Market Coalition Announces Information Marketplace
Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009 - 1:08pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
The Farmers Market Coalition is partnering with the Wallace Center at Winrock International to bring you a series of six on-line webinars beginning June 9th. The first of these sessions are...
Assistance Sought to Update the Kansas Farmers Market Directory
Posted: Monday, April 6, 2009 - 2:12pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
KRC has assumed responsibility for updating and hosting of the Kansas Farmers Market Directory and it needs a lot of updating! Many markets have launched since the last comprehensive update...
Tips and Tricks for Successful Farmers' Markets a National Webinar on April 8th
Posted: Friday, April 3, 2009 - 7:02am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
On Wednesday, April 8 at 2:00pm (EST)–that's 1:00 pm for us in Kansas–the eXtension Entrepreneurs & Their Communities webinar topic will be Tips and Tricks for Successful Farmers'...
2009 Farmers’ Market Promotional Mini-Grant Available Through Kansas Rural Center
Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 11:11pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Do your market’s shopper counts need a boost? Vendors want to increase their sales? Are you seeking new ways to garner media attention?
Market Manager/Board Workshop One: March 7th
Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 2:10pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Farmers’ Market Conference: We definitely grew together
Posted: Friday, February 27, 2009 - 8:53am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Rules and Regs Publication Revised for 2009
Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 10:04am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
The newly revised Rules, Regulations and Resources for Kansas Farmers' Markets is now available.
Mixing It Up: part 3
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2009 - 1:19pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Ah, the old what comes first the chicken or the egg issue…Vendors will say they need more shoppers to make it worthwhile and shoppers need a critical mass of vendors to feel a market is worth...
Mixing It Up: part 2
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2009 - 1:18pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Does your market have a diverse product mix? There are three main categories of diversity to consider– product diversity, varietal diversity and price diversity.
Mixing It Up: Seeking diversity in your market
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2009 - 1:17pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
If forecasts bear out, demand for local foods will continue to grow rapidly in 2009. Will your market be able to meet the appetites of your shoppers?