Introduction to Farmers’ Markets

This course is aimed at anyone interested in setting up a Farmers’ Market or attending a Farmers’ Market as a stallholder.

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€TBA (includes lunch) – 1 day

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Course Content:

• Introduction - Irish and European comparisons, consumer approach, value to local trading centres
• Set up - Location, size, stall holders selection, cost, customer base, funding, size level.
• Management – Promotions and product range, code of conduct, management and ownership, income, training, insurance
• Operations - The issues, product quality, stallholder’s legal and ethical requirements

Outcomes:

You will gain an understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities in establishing and selling at Farmers’ Markets using current market information and regional case studies.