This manual has been developed with the generous involvement of market managers from across the state. We want to thank the following managers, producers, and extension, non-profit, and government agency staff who participated in interviews and shared information to develop this manual
Acknowledgement
Market Managers
- Julie Ann Madden, Akron Farmers Market
- LoJean Peterson, Ames Farmers Market
- Brigham Hoegh, Atlantic Produce in the Park
- Jane Gasperi, Beaverdale Farmers Market
- Jenn Draper, Cedar Rapids Farmers Market
- Robin Mcclelland, Clear Lake Farmers Market
- Jodi Huegerich, College Hills Farmers Market
- Coralville Farmers Market
- Alexi Groumoutis, Creston Farmers Market
- Steve McCargar, Decorah Farmers Market
- Kelly Foss, Des Moines Farmers Market
- Jo Lynne Pike, Dubuque Farmers Market
- Fort Dodge Farmers Market
- Lorrie Ambrose Beaman, Freight House Farmers Market
- Andrea Vaage, Global Greens Farmers Market
- Kendra Vincent, Grinnell Farmers Market
- Dawn Ewoldt, Hiawatha Farmers Market
- Tammy Neuman, Iowa City Farmers Market
- Sarah Blunt, Independence Farmers Market
- Nikki Decker, Le Mars Farmers Market
- Jay Moore, Marion Farmers Market
- Andie Donnan, Millwork Night Farmers Market – Dubuque
- Greg Ruth, Montrose Farmers Market
- Jennifer Defosse, Muscatine Farmers Market
- Angie Jager, Rock Rapids Farmers Market
- Robin McClelland, North Iowa Farmers Market
- Alice Linhart, Swisher Farmers Market
- Tami Schlamp, Uptown Farmers Market
- Eileen Schmidt, Urbana Farmers Market
- Bob Shepherd, Washington Farmers Market
- Daquan Campbell, Waterloo Urban Farmers Market
- Nellie & Stephen Kaus, Waverly Farmers Market
Producers
- Buffalo Ridge Orchard
- Burrowing Owl Bakery
- Dan and Debbie’s Creamery
- Doty Angus Cattle Company
- Garden Oasis Farm
- Grade A Gardens
- Knotted Dough & Co.
- Li’ili’i Donuts
- Local Burrito
- Matted Ink
- Morning Glory Farm
- North Iowa Berries and More
- Patchwork Green Farm
- Pheasant Run Farm
- Squier Squash & Donnelly Farms
- Nellie and Stephen Kaus, Whistling Thistle Farmstead
Organizations
- Larry Spilker, Campbell Risk Management
- Des Moines Library
- Darlene Wolnick, Farmers Market Coalition
- Marie Boyd, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa
- Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
- Paul Ovrum, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
- Iowa Department of Human Services
- Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
- Iowa Department of Revenue
- Iowa Farmers Market Association
- Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Julie Grunklee
- Kitchen Council
- Landfill of North Iowa
- Luther College
- Lyon County Extension
- New York Farmers Market Manual
- Northeast Iowa Food Bank
- Practical Farmers of Iowa
- University of Iowa
- Small Business Development Center Iowa
- Thriving Community Marketplaces
- Washington Farmers Market Association
- Women, Food, and Ag Network
- Vic Gutman & Associates
- Wicked River Event Production
- Williamsburg Public Library
USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program grants (Award No. #16-FMPP-IA-0027) supported this work. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this Toolkit is for educational purposes to assist farmers market management in improving their market operations. This material is not intended, and should not be used, as a substitute or replacement for individual legal, financial, or actuarial advice. Each market organization should consult a relevant professional advisor when making business decisions as appropriate.
