How to Start a Successful Farmers’ Market
How to Start a Successful Farmers’ Market
Starting a farmers’ market takes careful planning, strong community support and a clear understanding of the people the market will serve. A successful market brings together...
What’s in Season at Ontario Farmers’ Markets?
What’s in Season at Ontario Farmers’ Markets?
From the first spring greens to fall apples and winter squash, Ontario farmers’ markets offer something new throughout the growing season. Fresh, locally grown produce is...
Food Safety at Ontario Farmers’ Markets
Food Safety at Ontario Farmers’ Markets
Food safety helps build trust between farmers, vendors, market organizers and the people who shop at farmers’ markets. Everyone who prepares, transports, stores, displays or...
Risk Management Forms and Checklists
Risk Management Forms and Checklists
Download and customize these practical forms and checklists to help identify risks, document important information and support safer market operations.
Strengthening Safety and Managing Risk
Strengthening Safety and Managing Risk
Farmers’ markets are trusted community spaces where people come together to shop, connect and support local businesses. Protecting that trust requires everyone involved to...