Tent Talk

While many states, cities and counties have different rules about keeping farmers markets open during COVID-19, on this week's episode of Tent Talk, we chat about the important role farmers markets play and why they should be considered one of the "essential" businesses allowed to remain open.

In this week's episode, Catt, Brijet and Justine discuss the impact of COVID-19 on farmers markets and how market managers, farmers and food producers are pivoting their businesses to adapt.

As concerns surrounding COVID-19 increase, the roles farmers markets play in local food systems become more and more important. This week on Tent Talk, Catt, Brijet and Justine discuss the importance of keeping markets open, while also implementing heightened safety measures. Listen along for logistical tips for managing markets, while also keeping staff, vendors and the public safe.

On this week's episode of Tent Talk, Catt and Brijet discuss the current challenges faced by farmers, food producers, and market managers in midst of growing public health concerns. Listen along to hear how markets around the country are coping with COVID-19.

This week on Tent Talk, Catt and Brijet will teach you the four A's that will help you manage your time and avoid burnout. Avoid! There's another A!

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On this week's episode of Tent Talk, Catt and Brijet answer a listener question about the challenges of using social media for your markets when your event is owned by the city. Tune in for tips for navigating this tricky subject.

This 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.

This 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.

On 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.