Farmers Market News Community Forum

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- Health, Safety & Compliance
  Talk about health department rules, food safety, sampling guidelines, and emergency preparedness.
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- 2 weeks ago
  Ed Homich
- Local Food Policy & Advocacy
  Discuss local and state policies affecting farmers markets and small producers.
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  Ed Homich
- Marketing & Promotion
  Strategies for growing attendance and visibility through social media, local press, and partnerships.
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  Ed Homich
- Marketplace Café (General Discussion)
  A casual space for networking, sharing stories, and discussing all things market life.
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- Regional & National News
  Stay up to date with market trends, policy changes, and success stories.
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- 1 week, 4 days ago
  Ed Homich
- Sustainability & Waste Reduction
  Ideas for reducing waste, promoting composting, and supporting sustainable practices.
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- No Topics
  Ed Homich
- Technology & Tools
  Share digital tools and platforms that make markets easier to manage.
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  Ed Homich
- Vendor Support & Best Practices
  A space for vendors to share experiences, setup tips, and product presentation ideas.
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- No Topics
  Ed Homich
- Weather & Seasonal Planning
  Share tips for managing markets through changing seasons and weather conditions.
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  Ed Homich

Farmers Market Community Guidelines

Welcome to our community of farmers market vendors, managers, and supporters! This is a place to share ideas, ask questions, and celebrate local food and the people who make it possible.

1. Be Respectful
Treat everyone with kindness and courtesy. Differences in experience and opinion are welcome—personal attacks, harassment, or hate speech are not.

2. Stay on Topic
Keep discussions focused on farmers markets, local food systems, and related community issues. Avoid spam or unrelated promotions.

3. Be Open and Helpful
Ask questions, share your knowledge, and listen with an open mind. We all have something to teach and learn.

4. Keep It Professional
Debate ideas, not people. Use thoughtful language and remember that this is a public space.

5. Protect Privacy
Don’t share anyone’s personal information or private details about markets without consent.

6. Help Keep It Welcoming
Encourage newcomers, support each other’s successes, and help make this a space everyone enjoys visiting.

Moderation:
Posts or users that break these guidelines may be removed to keep the community safe and constructive.

Together, we’re building a community that celebrates farmers markets and the people behind them.