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Tent Talk is a podcast for farmers' market managers, farmers, food makers, and anyone who counts on farmers' markets as a source of income. Please join us as we interview farmers' market experts, talk... more
FAQs about Tent Talk:How many episodes does Tent Talk have?The podcast currently has 367 episodes available.
February 24, 2020Katie Green on what makes markets work for farmersThis week Catt is at the Washington State Farmers Market Association Conference in Tacoma, so she caught up with fellow conference speaker, Katie Green of Wild Hare Organic Farm. Katie shares what makes a great farmers market from a farmer's point of view and how she juggles markets, farming, a successful CSA program, and family life. ...more23minPlay
February 17, 2020Tent Talk Live: Growing a Market TeamThis week we bring you another episode of Tent Talk, live from the 2020 edition of InTents: The Farmers Market Conference. Listen along to hear an informative presentation from Nathan Macaulay, sales director for Apricot Lane Farms, which was featured in the hit film The Biggest Little Farm. In an ever changing employment environment, Nathan shares his methods for recruiting, training and retaining staff to keep all their markets running smoothly....more43minPlay
February 10, 2020Tent Talk Live: Finding Your Place at a Bigger TableOn this special episode of Tent Talk, we're sharing a highlight from the 2020 edition of InTents: The Farmers Market Conference. Speaker Sarah Marshall, co-owner of Marshall's Haute Sauce, author of Preservation Pantry and host of The Meaningful Marketplace podcast, shares how she builds community inside Portland, Oregon farmers markets and out in the greater food system that surrounds them. ...more35minPlay
February 03, 2020Hello from the 2020 Intents: The Farmers Market ConferenceJust a quick "hello!" from the 2020 InTents: The Farmers Market Conference! We are knee-deep in conference happenings right now, and will be back next week with all new content- keep an ear out for 'live! from the conference' episodes of Tent Talk!...more7minPlay
January 26, 2020New or expanding market business? Think long term.On this episode of Tent Talk, Catt and Brijet are talking about making decisions today that will benefit your market or business for the long term. It's not always easy, but it's important!...more32minPlay
January 20, 2020Best of Tent Talk: Sena Wheeler of Sena SeaOn this week's episode of Tent Talk, we chat with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea, a successful fresh fish operation in the Seattle area and Eastern Washington farmers markets. We chat with Sena about how her plan to sell fish direct to consumers took a big turn when she discovered direct sales at farmers markets, and how markets made her family business a success....more39minPlay
January 11, 2020How to Handle Market TurnoverOn this episode of Tent Talk, Catt and Brijet discuss market turnover. Are you a manger seeing a lot of changes to your vendor mix right now? Are experienced farmers leaving the market? If you're a vendor, do the food makers leaving your market know something you don't? Listen to today's episode for those answers!...more36minPlay
January 06, 2020Simple tips for Market SuccessOn this episode of Tent Talk, Catt and Brijet discuss a simple strategy to make your farmers' market business more successful- tell people where to find you! You may think everyone knows where your market business is every week, but believe us - many people are bombarded by so much information and so many events happening, they may forget where you are, especially after the busy holiday season. Just tell them! Post your list of markets on social media, on your website, in your email newsletters. Start off the new year (new decade!) with a re-introduction of yourself and your business. People love to be reminded of who you are and the face behind the Market, or favorite farm or food product they love- and your new customers will love getting to know you....more22minPlay
December 27, 2019Farmers Market Resolutions for 2020On today's episode, Catt and Brijet discuss some great New Year's resolutions for Farmers Market folks. Thinking of becoming a farmers' market vendor in 2020? Make sure you plan ahead before you make that leap. Want to expand your business in the new year? We'll discuss some education courses to check out and why finding your market community is so important for long-term success. Looking to manage more markets? Make sure you remember that Market Feasilbilty strategy. It's also important to remember that expanding and scaling up is not always the best resolution! Maybe digging in and doing the best market business you can do, right where you are already, is the best thing for you in the New Year....more24minPlay
December 23, 2019Happy Holidays, from The Farmers Market ProsCatt and Brijet are just popping in to say "Happy Holidays" to all our wonderful Tent Talk listeners! We hope you enjoy this busy season and find time to relax....more9minPlay
FAQs about Tent Talk:How many episodes does Tent Talk have?The podcast currently has 367 episodes available.