Purdue Extension is offering the Farmers Market Certificate, a virtual training designed to equip market managers, vendors, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate successful and sustainable farmers markets. This program will provide essential insights into best practices, food safety regulations, legal considerations, marketing strategies, conflict management, and customer engagement techniques to help strengthen local food systems.
Farmers markets play a critical role in connecting local producers with consumers, fostering community engagement, and promoting access to fresh, healthy foods. The Purdue Extension Farmers Market Certificate is tailored to support both new and experienced market stakeholders by offering expert guidance on market management, food safety, legal considerations, and vendor relations.
The virtual training sessions will take place via Zoom on Tuesdays, April 1, April 8, April 15, and April 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Registration is $75 and includes a market manager or market vendor manual, which participants will select during registration. Registration and more information are at https://bit.ly/fmc2025.
For questions, please contact Sarah Hanson at sspeedy@purdue.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend this event or need an interpreter or translator, please reach out to Sarah Hanson at sspeedy@purdue.edu by March 25. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
About Purdue Extension: Purdue Extension is dedicated to providing practical, research-based education and resources to individuals, businesses, and communities across Indiana. Through various programs, Purdue Extension supports economic development, agriculture, health and wellness, and environmental stewardship. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action university.
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