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Tools for Vendor Recruitment. Anu Rangarajan and Steve Miller. Topics. Information learned about Market Managers (Steve) What farmers want to know about your market (Anu) Tools to gather market information (Steve) Where to find new farmers (Anu)
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Tools for Vendor Recruitment Anu Rangarajan and Steve Miller
Topics • Information learned about Market Managers (Steve) • What farmers want to know about your market (Anu) • Tools to gather market information (Steve) • Where to find new farmers (Anu) • Working effectively with CCE and other organizations (Steve)
What Farmers Need to Know • Market age, location and traffic • Time and flexibility • Rules and fees • Customer Profile • Other committed/competing farmers
What Farmers Need to Know • Space available and assignments • Promotion and events • Pricing strategies • List of items to bring
Finding NEW Farmers • Be open minded • Be clear about market needs • Get engaged in local networks • CCE • Farm Bureau • Contact commodity and local food organizations
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