Attra - Sustainable Agriculture

Connecting a Farmers Market and a Community

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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. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.