FARMERS MARKET RESOURCES

Farmers markets in Alaska are thriving! In 2005 the Division listed 13 markets throughout the State; in 2014 that number was 37! Each time a new market opens, many questions are asked regarding how to set up a market, rules and regulations, etc. In an effort to provide an overview of relevant information for new market managers and farmers considering vending at a market, these resource fact sheets were created. These fact sheets each tackle separate topics and are meant to help you find the relevant information fast. Many of the fact sheets have links to additional resources. All additional resources are also provided below. If you have questions or concerns about information included within these fact sheets, please contact the Division of Agriculture, Marketing section.

Fact Sheets

• Market Research
• Getting Started
• Manager Guide
• Vendor Guide
• Permitting
• Legal Considerations
• Food Safety
• Federal Assistance Programs

Additional Resources

• Selling Homemade Foods: Categories & Requirements
• Farmers Market Permitting
• Local Egg Sales
• Farmer Market Display Information
• Opening a Farmers Market on Federal Property
• Raw Milk Shares Information
• Safe Egg Handling Information
• Service Animals Information
• Sample Survey for Consumers
• Sample Survey for Businesses
• Tools for Rapid Market Assessments
• Understanding the Link Between Farmers Market Size and Management Organization
• Sample Rules Anchorage Market & Festival
• Understanding Famers Market Rules
• Tanana Valley Farmers Market Vendor Application
• Alaska Weights and Measures
• Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A Growers Guide
• 2016-2017 Alaska Grown Source Book