As of 2011, Boston is home to 27 diverse farmers’ markets. If you are a market manager in Boston or are considering starting a new market, this website is for you. It provides the resources you need to get a new market up and running or to help expand an already existing market.
Starting and Running a Farmers’ Market
This page provides basic information on how to start a farmers’ market. It includes links to various guides to get you up and running. It also includes sample guidelines that you may want to consider for your market.
Following Regulations
Boston farmers’ markets are regulated by a variety of rules and organizations. This page includes information about entertainment permits, wine permits, permits for food sampling, and more.
Promoting Your Market
This page provides links to a variety of websites and documents that offer ideas for spreading the word about your market. Additionally, this section includes some templates that you can use for outreach at your market, designed by volunteer Inna Komarovsky.
Finding Vendors and Volunteers
Community is an important part of any market. This page includes information about connecting with vendors and volunteers near you. It also includes tips on how to engage your community in financially supporting the farmers’ markets.
Accepting Alternative Payment Methods
This page provides information on how to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) and farmers’ market coupons at your market. You’ll find information about how to get certified for these programs and how to promote your market within recipient communities.
Farmers’ Market Contacts in the Boston Area
This page provides contact information for both government and non-profit organizations that provide support to Boston farmers’ markets.
Other Helpful Resources
Here you will find links to useful research, market organizations, and a glossary of abbreviations.
Schedule of 2011 Boston Farmers’ Markets
This page provides information on the days, times, and locations of all farmers’ markets in Boston. It also provides contact information for Boston market managers. |