Farmers' Market Managers/Promoters

Employers

Farmers' market managers and promoters work for farmers' markets. They may work for a single-business operation, and therefore be located at just one site, or they may be responsible for several farmers' markets or more within one or more counties. Many farmers' markets are only open in the spring, summer, and fall in states with colder weather. Year-round markets are generally found in the southeast and southwest United States and on the West Coast.

Starting Out

Volunteering or working part time at a farmers' market is the best way to see firsthand how a market operates and what managers deal with on a regular basis. Membership in a professional association for farmers' market managers also provides access to educational workshops, events and conferences, networking opportunities, and job listings. You can find such resources by visiting the Web site of NAFDMA (https://nafdma.com), or by conducting an Internet search for a professional association in the state in which you live.