Farmers' Markets:
Farmers' Markets: Rules, Regulations and Opportunities, 2002, by Neil Hamilton of Drake Univ.
Examines the structure and operation of farmers' markets, with special
attention to the legal and regulatory issues that may shape their
operation. Provides a resource that will be valuable for farmers
considering a farmers' market, to vendors now selling at farmers'
markets, to the organizers and managers who run markets, and to those
thinking about creating new markets. Free. On the website of the
National Center for Agricultural Law Research & Information at the
University of Arkansas. www.nationalaglawcenter.org/publications/index.html
From the Field to the Table: Suggested Food Handling Guidelines for Open-Air Farmers’ Markets & Fairs, 1999, by the ECOnomics Institute.
This food handling guideline creates an understanding of wholesome food
production, transportation, and display at farmers’ markets or
food fairs and develops food categories based on food safety
risks. ECOnomics Institute, Loyola University, Box 907, New
Orleans, LA 70118; 504-861-5898, ecoinst@loyno.edu., www.loyno.edu/economics.institute
Growing Oklahoma Farmers' Markets: A Resource Guide for Market Managers, 2003.
A three-ring binder full of resources for starting, promoting, and
protecting a farmers' market. Targeted for Oklahoma, but useful for
market managers anywhere. Coopeartive project of Kerr Center for
Sustainable Agriculture, Oklahoma Farmers Market Alliance, Oklahoma
State University, and Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and
Forestry. Kerr Center, PO Box 588, Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-9123. www.kerrcenter.com
Hot Peppers & Parking Lot Peaches: Evaluating Farmers' Markets in Low Income Communities, 1999, by Andy Fisher.
This report examines issues associated with farmers markets in low
income communities. It includes case studies of eight farmers markets,
and discusses policy barriers and opportunities. 61 pp. Community Food
Security Coalition, PO Box 209, Venice, CA 90294; 310-822-5410. www.foodsecurity.org
The New Farmers' Market: Farm-Fresh Ideas for Producers, Managers & Communities, 2001, by Vance Corum, Marcie Rosenzweig & Eric Gibson.
Full of basic information and
innovative tips for anyone associated with Farmers' Markets -- farmers,
sellers, managers, market planners, and their communities. Includes
real-life examples on selling, displays, planning, promoting,
management, and building community support. 257 pp. $29.45 (including
shipping and handling). New World Publishing, 11543 Quartz Dr. #1,
Auburn, CA 95602; 530-823-3886. Credit card orders call 888-281-5170