Episode 322. Connecting a Farmers Market and a Community

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Omar Rodriguez talks with his NCAT colleague Local Foods Specialist Molly Kirkham. Molly, who also manages the Dillon Farmers’ Market in Dillon, Montana, gives us a glimpse into the work required to make a farmers market operate smoothly and function as a place where the community can connect. She also discusses several important points for farmers to consider when evaluating whether farmers markets are a good marketing option for them.  

Related ATTRA Resources: 

• Local Food Systems
• Farmers Markets

 Other Resources: 

• Dillon Farmers’ Market

Contact Molly Kirkham and Omar Rodriguez at mollyk@ncat.org and omarr@ncat.org. 

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