Farmers Market Vendor Boot Camp Training Starts January 17
Have you wanted to learn more about selling at your local farmers market? The UT Institute of Agriculture Center is offering free training beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023. All classes will be held on Zoom at 10 a.m. CST and will last for one hour. The classes will include:
January 17, 2023 – Record Keeping Tools and Tricks – Keep up with the cost of production, create enterprise budgets, and learn about UT Extension’s Farming Fundamentals program.
January 19, 2023 – Milk at the Market – Learn about regulations and guidelines for selling milk directly to consumers.
January 24, 2023- Sales Tax – When and how to include sales tax.
January 26, 2023 – Be Your Best at the Market – Practices to improve your market experience and sales.
January 31, 2023 – Consumer Preferences at Markets – Gain insight about what drives consumer purchasing.
February 2, 2023 – Postharvest Handling: Your Job Doesn’t Stop at Harvest – Maximize shelf life and increase customer retention.
You may register by clicking here: tiny_utk.edu/FMvendorbootcamp
There are several options for selling in Hardeman and Fayette counties. Reach out to the market’s manager to learn more about each market.
Bolivar Farmers Market
Location: 110 Lafayette Street, Bolivar 38008 – Mike Malone, manager (731) 659-1521
Hours: May – October, Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fayette County Farmers Market
Location: 50 Teague Store Road, 38068 (in the Tractor Supply Store parking lot) – (on Hwy 64) – (901) 849-8900
Hours: May – August, Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Grand Junction Farmers Market
Location: 216 Highway 57, Grand Junction, 38039 – Jonathon Harris – (901) 262-7420
Hours: May – October, Fridays 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Training for the 2023 session of the Tennessee Extension Master Gardener program in Hardeman County is just around the corner! Read more about how to become a master gardener here.
This workshop fulfills one of the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) special requirements educational credits in ONLY the following Producer Diversification sectors: Agritourism, Fruits & Vegetables and Value-Added. For additional information regarding educational programs for TAP requirements, please contact the TAEP Producer Diversification Coordinator at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, producer.diversification@tn.gov
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