Farmers market vendors, managers can plan for success with in-person training
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue Extension invites farmers market vendors and managers to attend in-person training at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Through four sessions, participants will learn how to:
- Understand legal issues of markets
- Navigate food safety regulations
- Improve market stability and offer food assistance programs
- Manage conflict between customers, vendors and the community
“Farmers markets serve as essential hubs that connect local producers with consumers, foster community engagement and promote access to fresh, healthy foods,” said Sarah Hanson, Purdue Extension’s food systems coordinator. “The people managing and selling at these markets work very hard and often need support. This program equips them with knowledge and a network.”
The training sessions will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesdays from Jan. 27 to Feb. 17 at the Purdue Extension Marion County office, located in Discovery Hall, 1202 E. 38th St., Suite 201, Indianapolis. Registration is $75 and includes a market vendor or market manager manual. More information, including an option to register two people from the same group, is available at https://cvent.me/eWZzLG.
Questions can be directed to Jayde Grisham, Extension educator, at 765-623-3074 or jmgrish@purdue.edu. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Grisham at 765-623-3074 or jmgrish@purdue.edu by Jan. 20. For special dietary needs, contact Grisham at 765-623-3074 or jmgrish@purdue.edu by Jan. 20. If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Grisham at 765-623-3074 or jmgrish@purdue.edu by Jan. 20.
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Writer: Olivia De Young, odeyong@purdue.edu
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