FARMERS MARKET RESOURCE MANUAL
Farmers markets in Alaska are thriving! In 2005 the Division listed 13 markets throughout the State; in 2011 that number is 31, and growing! Each time a new market opens, many questions are asked about rules, authorities, and general guidance. In an effort to provide an overview of relevant information for new market managers and farmers considering vending at a market, this manual was developed. The manual is broken into two sections. The first half is compiled of information regarding the market as a whole, with market managers as the target audience. The second half is vendor-specific information. Please refer to the Table of Contents for an overview of topics covered. Some guidance documents, articles and reports were considered valuable enough to be included within the manual as appendices. Other information and websites are listed as links on the "Resources" pages at the end of the manager specific and vendor specific sections. Over time the Division will provide new and updated information to be included in the manual. If you have questions or concerns about information included within this manual, please contact the Division of Agriculture, Marketing section.
Appendix A: Sample Survey for Consumers
Appendix B: Sample Survey for Businesses
Appendix D: Tools for Rapid Market Assessments
Appendix E: Choosing a Location
Appendix F: Site Considerations
Appendix G: Alaska State Laws on Road Signs
Appendix H: Can we play Copyrighted Music at our Market?
Appendix I: How to Start a Farmers Market
Appendix J: Understanding the Link Between Farmers Market Size and Management Organization
Appendix K: Sample Rules Wasilla City Market
Appendix L: Sample Rules Anchorage Market & Festival
Appendix M: Understanding Famers Market Rules
Appendix N: Pacific Grove Farmers Market - Sample Budget
Appendix O: Tanana Valley Farmers Market Vendor Application
Appendix P: Fayetteville Farmers Market Membership Application
Appendix Q: Spenard Farmers Market: Food Assistance Vendor Handbook 2011
Farmers Market Manual for Vendors
Appendix T: Pricing for Profit
Appendix U: Alaska Weights and Measures
Appendix V: List of Scale Companies
Appendix W: Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A Growers Guide
Appendix Y: Shell Egg Regulations
Appendix Z: Raw Milk Fact Sheet
Application for Anchorage Temporary Food Service Permit
State Checklist for Setting up a Temporary Food Service
State Temporary Food Service Fees
