Starting a Farmers’ Market

Abstract

There are many details that separate great farmers’ markets from struggling or mediocre markets. This publication discusses eight of the most important steps to consider as you start a farmers’ market in your community. Also included are Useful Facts about Farmers’ Markets, legal information, an example of bylaws and rules for a farmers’ market and links to farmers’ markets online. This document is FCS5257-Eng, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611. First published: August 2003.