Entries by Rich Myers

Lesson 6. Expanding Your Markets

In this video, Mary Ellis, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Director of the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, describes how to leverage farmers markets to expand to additional market channels. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.  

Lesson 5. Creating a Winning Display

In this video, Tammy Howard, a Horticulture Specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, talks about key considerations for creating a farmers market display that attracts and builds committed customers. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.  

Lesson 4. Pricing Strategies for Vendors

In this video, Tammy Howard, a Horticulture Specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, talks about strategies for pricing products at farmers markets. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.  

Lesson 2. Setting Yourself Apart

In this video, Mary Ellis, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Director of the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, talks about strategies for setting yourself apart at a busy farmers market. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.

Lesson 1. Are Farmers Markets Right For You?

In this video, Tammy Howard, a Horticulture Specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, talks about how to evaluate whether farmers markets are the best way to sell your products based on your goals, resources, and location. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.  

WATCH Growing Hope: Climate and Grazing

The fourth session of NCAT’s annual conference, Growing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate, considers the connection between grazing and the climate. Cattle, sheep, and goats can be powerful tools to sequester carbon in grasslands when managed well. This session explores the positive impact ruminants can have on soil health, the agroecosystem, the climate, […]