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We've been teaching market managers & vendors since 2011.

 

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Lisa DiConsiglio

"I have learned more in this class than all the years of hands-on experience at farmers markets."

Emanuel Gonzalez

"I literally went from knowing nothing about managing a farmers market to being comfortable enough to say I CAN DO THIS!!!"

Jessica Shipe

"Through this training, I have been able to create administrative systems that I can hand on to others to help me run our market successfully."

Market Manager Certification - Live!

Become a Certified Market Manager through this live, instructor-led online course.

Runs once a week for 14 weeks - January 24 - April 25, 2025

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Market Management 101

A comprehensive course to become an exceptional farmers market manager.

Based on 7 years of feedback from our graduates!

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Market Management 201

This course is for experienced market managers and people who have already taken our 101 course.

Take the next step in your education!

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2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference

This 3-day event held in Richmond, Virginia will have targeted workshops, dynamic speakers, and fun-filled social networking!

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PR for Farmers Markets

Learn to better connect with journalists, influencers & community partners.

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Emergency Planning for Farmers Markets

We help you think through what could happen at your market and how to prepare for potential incidents.

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Virginia Farmers Market Food Safety Summit

Recordings and quiz for Proof of Participation Certificate - State agency officials share Virginia's farmers market food safety requirements.

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Prefer a live, online class?

 

We offer a Market Manager Certification course with live, instructor-led classes, January - April.

 

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Kimberly Keller-Bonacci

"New or established, you are guaranteed to learn something new ... the course leaves you better prepared for your market season! "

Megan Marshall

"This course has helped me become a more confident leader and has provided me with a community of market managers to turn to when I have questions and need support."

Laura Macklem

"The class was just what I needed to give me the confidence I needed as a market manager. The access to true professionals was GREAT!"

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Funding for this publication was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 21FMPPVA1084. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.