Tag Archive for: Farmers Markets

Sign at Mad Farm

Practicing Resurrection: Using Green Manures on a Small Semi-Urban Homestead

By Lee Rinehart, NCAT Agriculture Specialist The garden entrance…

How Sweet It Is: South Texas Citrus Stays Home to Delight Local School Kids

By Robert Maggiani, NCAT Agriculture Specialist It's National…

Montana’s Winter Farmers Markets Help Provide Local Food Access and Bridge Revenue for Farmers

When I arrived at Montana State University in the summer of 2021, I discovered the Gallatin Valley Farmers Market. As summer came to a close, I figured farmers markets in Montana would also close. I was surprised to find that there are winter farmers markets here in Montana. Curious, I decided to explore the Missoula Valley Winter Market to learn more about how a winter market can be successful in Montana’s cold Northern climate.
By Melissa Wyatt, Dietetic Intern, Montana State University

National Farmers Market Week 2021 Demonstrates that Farmers Markets are Essential

National Farmers Market Week happens annually during the first week of August. This year, as we celebrate farmers markets, I found myself reflecting on the adaptability and flexibility that our farmers markets have provided for small to mid-scale farmers and consumers throughout the country. Here in Montana, our farmers market managers worked tirelessly to keep people safe while providing a crucial marketing channel for farmers, ranchers, and artisans in 2020.
By Tammy Howard, Horticulture Specialist

Episode 203. Supporting Beginning Farmers Market Vendors

In this episode of Voices from the Field, Maura Henn, a community…

Connecting with the Customer

By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist Being Authentic…

Techniques for Selling the Farm Story

By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist Spicing Up…

Giving Your Products Meaning

By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist It’s Not…
Red Lodge Farmers Market

Farmers markets are ESSENTIAL. Let’s celebrate them the first week of August

Like many beginnings farmers, I started out selling at farmers markets in central New York State. It afforded me the opportunity to try out my marketing skills with relatively little risk.
By Maura Henn, NCAT Community Food Systems Specialist; Tammy Howard, NCAT Agriculture Specialist; and Dave Scott, NCAT Livestock Specialist

Farmers Markets

Tag Archive for: Farmers Markets

Sign at Mad Farm

Practicing Resurrection: Using Green Manures on a Small Semi-Urban Homestead

By Lee Rinehart, NCAT Agriculture Specialist The garden entrance…

How Sweet It Is: South Texas Citrus Stays Home to Delight Local School Kids

By Robert Maggiani, NCAT Agriculture Specialist It's National…

Montana’s Winter Farmers Markets Help Provide Local Food Access and Bridge Revenue for Farmers

When I arrived at Montana State University in the summer of 2021, I discovered the Gallatin Valley Farmers Market. As summer came to a close, I figured farmers markets in Montana would also close. I was surprised to find that there are winter farmers markets here in Montana. Curious, I decided to explore the Missoula Valley Winter Market to learn more about how a winter market can be successful in Montana’s cold Northern climate.
By Melissa Wyatt, Dietetic Intern, Montana State University

National Farmers Market Week 2021 Demonstrates that Farmers Markets are Essential

National Farmers Market Week happens annually during the first week of August. This year, as we celebrate farmers markets, I found myself reflecting on the adaptability and flexibility that our farmers markets have provided for small to mid-scale farmers and consumers throughout the country. Here in Montana, our farmers market managers worked tirelessly to keep people safe while providing a crucial marketing channel for farmers, ranchers, and artisans in 2020.
By Tammy Howard, Horticulture Specialist

Episode 203. Supporting Beginning Farmers Market Vendors

In this episode of Voices from the Field, Maura Henn, a community…

Connecting with the Customer

By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist Being Authentic…

Techniques for Selling the Farm Story

By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist Spicing Up…

Giving Your Products Meaning

By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist It’s Not…
Red Lodge Farmers Market

Farmers markets are ESSENTIAL. Let’s celebrate them the first week of August

Like many beginnings farmers, I started out selling at farmers markets in central New York State. It afforded me the opportunity to try out my marketing skills with relatively little risk.
By Maura Henn, NCAT Community Food Systems Specialist; Tammy Howard, NCAT Agriculture Specialist; and Dave Scott, NCAT Livestock Specialist

Farmers Markets