A core goal of HFMA is to develop Hawaii-specific resources based on our 2020 Farmers Market Needs Assessment Survey that are specifically requested from Hawaii Farmers Market Managers, including webinar trainings, videos, print guides, online resources, and more. New resources will be added as they are developed.
Complete the 2020 Farmers Market Needs Assessment Survey Here!
Note, this survey is intended for Hawaii Farmers Market Managers only.
Networking
- Hawaii Farmers Market Managers Facebook Group
- Meet with Your HFMA Technical Assistance Coordinator
- Training & Networking Events Across the US
- FMC Farmers Market Manager Listserv
- National Farmers Market Coalition (HFMA Members – ask your TA Coordinator for your access code to get into the members only resources!)
Farmers Market Insurance
HFMA works with Campbell Risk Management to provide farmers markets and their vendors with a low-cost option for quality Farmers Market Insurance.
Print & Online Resources
General Guides & Toolkits
- Hawaii Farmers Market Manager Manual – Coming Soon!
- Farmers Market Management Toolkit (WSFMA)
- Farmers Market Legal Toolkit (CAFS)
- Farmers Market Digital Marketing Checklist
Working with Vendors & Partners
- Recruiting Market Vendors
- Retaining Market Vendors
- Community Partnership Marketing
- Farmers Market Vendor Handbook Sample (FISHERS)
Market Assessment & Metrics
- Tools for Rapid Market Assessments (OSU Extension)
- Market Mystery Shop Template (Market Umbrella)
SNAP/EBT/Farmers Market Nutrition Programs
- SNAP @ Markets Toolkit (Online)
- SNAP @ Markets Toolkit (Printable)
- Hawaii Food Access Programs Information
Food Safety, Health, & Risk Management
- Understanding Government Regulations for Farmers Markets
- 8 Ways to Prevent Rat Lungworm at Your Market
- Insurance, Liability, & Regulation (FMC)
Webinars & Videos
Food Safety at Your Farmers Market:
- Intro to Fresh Produce Safety for Farmers Market Vendors (Virginia FMA)
- When to Use Your Handwashing Station at the Farmers Market (Michigan FMA)
- Rat Lungworm Disease Workshop at UH (Kay Howe)
Farmers Markets Data & Metrics Training by Virginia FMA:
- Why Farmers Markets Collect Data
- Selecting Which Metrics to Collect
- Visitor Counts at Farmers Markets
- Farmers Market Vendor Surveys
- Farmers Market Visitor Surveys
- Sharing Farmers Market Metrics
Other Webinars & Videos:
- Farmers Markets Physical Redesign for Covid-19 Mitigation (FMC)
- Trust but Verify: Practical Tips to Build Vendor Integrity (FMC)
- Employing Local Community Leaders for SNAP & Incentive Outreach (FMC)
- Using Checklists for Risk Management at Farmers Markets (CAFS)
- Marketing & Merchandising for Farmers Market Vendors (Illinois FMA)
- Getting to Greener: How Markets Can Go Plastic-Free (Virginia FMA)
- Farmers Market Legal Toolkit (CAFS)