Farmers' Market

Trainings for Market Managers

• Farmers Market Short Course
  Offered in March, this weekly short course will develop your knowledge of farmers market topics specific to Wisconsin. To ensure that markets have access to education across the state, the Wisconsin Farmers Market Association and the University of Wisconsin Extension bring together experts on food safety, regulations, risk management and the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
  
• Farmers Market Workshop
  Offered at three locations in Wisconsin during February and March, this workshop will develop your skills and knowledge. Speakers share their expertise and there are two time slots reserved for round table discussions where attenedees can ask questions and share their knowledge.

Resources for Market Managers

• Keeping Farmers’ Markets Strong and Sustainable (PDF)
• New Directions in Marketing for Farmers’ Markets: A simple and practical guide for increasing customer traffic and sales at you farmers’ market. 

Farmers' Market Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

Farmers’ Market Wireless EBT Program Agreements

• English – EBT Vendor Agreement (PDF)
• Spanish – EBT Vendor Agreement (PDF)
• Hmong – EBT Vendor Agreement (PDF)

Other items related to EBT Program

• Farmers’ Market EBT Brochure English (PDF)
• Farmers' Market EBT Brochure Spanish (PDF)
• EBT Farmers Market Redemption Form (PDF)
• EBT Vendor Sign (PDF)
• EBT Sandwich Board Sign (PDF)

Links of Interest

• Wisconsin Farmers Market Association
• Farmers' Market Publications

Resources for Consumers

• Search for a local Farmers Market by county on the Wisconsin Farmers Market Association website
• Find Farmers’ Markets and local producers of fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and more with Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas
• Find Farmers Market Fresh Recipes here!
• Spring Vegetables: Buying, Storing, and Cooking
• Summer Vegetables: Buying, Storing, and Cooking Part 1
• Summer Vegetables: Buying, Storing, and Cooking Part 2
• Fall Vegetables: Buying, Storing, and Cooking

For more information regarding Farmers' Markets (including how to start one), please contact:

Kristin Krokowski
Commercial Horticulture Educator
Extension Waukesha County
515 W Moreland Blvd AC G22
Waukesha WI 53188
Phone: (262) 548-7768 
Email: [email protected]