Episode 248. Winter Farmers Markets Can Bring Year-Round Customers

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Dietetics Intern Melissa Wyatt sits down with beginning farmer Rick Williams and his wife Kyra, to talk about strategies for selling their farm products through the winter.

The couple’s farm, Sugar Beet Row, is located in Butte, Montana — often known as the icebox of the state. They also own Dancing Rainbow Natural Grocery, a small natural foods store in uptown Butte.

Rick and Kyra discuss how they integrated Sugar Beet Row’s production into Dancing Rainbow Natural Grocery and took part in Butte’s first winter farmers market a few months ago. They also explore strategies for improving production and sales next winter.

 

Related ATTRA Resources:

• Montana’s Winter Farmers Markets Help Provide Local Food Access and Bridge Revenues for Farmers
• NCAT Marketing Tip Sheet Series
• Farmers Markets

Other Resources:

• Sugar Beet Row
• Dancing Rainbow Natural Grocery

Contact Maura Henn via email at maurah@ncat.org.

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