Farmers' Market Manager Training

An important factor in the overall success of a farmers' market is the skills and knowledge of the Market Manager. With the development of this training manual, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is committed to ensuring that approved farmers' market managers have the basic information they need in order to succeed in their roles.

As stated in the Approved Farmers' Market Program Guidelines, market manager training is mandatory for all market managers within one year of becoming a manager of an approved farmers' market. This online resource will enable all managers to meet that requirement.

The Farmers' Market Manager Training manual consists of the following sections. Each section is available as a downloadable pdf.

Farmers' Market Manager Training manual - 745 kb

The Manual contains six sections:

Section 1 - The Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program: contains information about the Program and discusses the minimum requirements of approved farmers' markets

Section 2 - Roles: contains information on the roles of the various stakeholders, including the market manager

Section 3 - Legislative and Regulatory Requirements: contains basic information on the legislation and regulations which impact vendors selling at farmers' markets and the expectation for the manager in enforcing compliance with legislation

Section 4 - Vendors Recruitment and Selection: contains information and "questions to ask" when recruiting vendors

Section 5 - Farmers' Market Rules: contains basic information to consider when developing market rules

Section 6 - Additional Resources

The following appendices contain information that supports or references material written in the manual.

Appendix 1: Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Application Form - 276 kb

Appendix 2: Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program Guidelines - 750 kb

Appendix 3-1: Vendor List - 122 kb

Appendix 3-2: Statistical Update Form - 141 kb

Appendix 3-3: Market Information Form - 105 kb

Appendix 3-4: Sponsor Approval Form - 148 kb

Appendix 3-5: Map Brochure Form - 114 kb

Appendix 4: Market Manager Job Description - 393 kb

Appendix 5: Conflict Resolution Information - 337 kb

Appendix 6: Sunnygirl Logo Usage Guidelines - 95 kb

Appendix 7: Public Health Act Food Regulation - 489 kb

Appendix 8: Alberta Health Services Farmers' Market Information Package - 73 kb

Appendix 9: Sample Vendor Application - 155 kb

In addition to the manual, any managers choosing to complete market manager training using this online course as opposed to attending an in-person workshop are required to complete and submit a short multiple choice test. This test is intended to evaluate your knowledge of the material covered in the manual. Upon achieving a passing grade of 80%, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Click here to access a copy of the test.

E-Book

On-line E-book View and search the Farmers' Market Manager Training Manual, as well as print pages or download it as a PDF file. Click to open. Any questions regarding the material found in the manual or on the test should be directed to: Eileen Kotowich Farmers' Market Specialist Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 4701 52 Street, Box 24 Vermilion, AB T9X 1J9 Phone: 780-853-8223 (dial 310-0000 first for toll-free access)
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