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For Beginning Small-Scale Farmers: What Markets are the Best Fit?

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A farmers market display

For Beginning Small-Scale Farmers: What Markets are the Best Fit?

Friday, April 8, 2022 • 12:00 – 1:00 PM

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Did you know there are over 14 different types of farmers markets? With so many options, how do you know which one to choose? In this class, VSU Small Farm Outreach Program’s Dr. Theresa Nartea and Program Assistant Amanda Fletcher will share the different types of markets available to beginning farmers and help participants understand which markets are best suited to their personalities. If you are thinking about where to sell your farm products, and you are just getting started in farming, then this class is for you! REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS: To receive your FREE class materials for this class, please send an email request to tnartea@vsu.edu with the SUBJECT LINE: Send me the April 8th marketing class materials.

For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

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