2026 Farmers Market Manager Workshop
Join us for the 2026 Farmers Market Manager Workshop, a one-day educational event designed to support and strengthen farmers markets across Mississippi. This workshop is geared toward market managers, staff, volunteers, and board members of public, nonprofit, or community-operated farmers markets who want to learn and share effective strategies for managing a farmers market efficiently and successfully.
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sparkman Building, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Participants will hear from industry professionals and program experts on key topics impacting today’s farmers markets, including:
- Market Infrastructure and Operations
- Deciphering Regulatory, Labeling, and Food Safety Requirements to Sell at Farmers Markets
- Farmer, Vendor, and Customer Retention Strategies
- Farmer and Vendor Insights – Panel Discussion
- Cottage Foods Review and Sales Tax Overview
- Overview of Programs Offered by MDAC for Farmers Markets
This workshop provides valuable opportunities to gain practical knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen local markets while supporting Mississippi farmers and communities.
To register, complete the application and send it to:
MDAC
Attn: Katie Sansing
PO BOX 1609
Jackson, MS 39215
Mississippi Farmers Market Manager Workshop Registration (PDF)
For more information about the workshop, please contact Purvie Green at purvie@mdac.ms.gov or Katie Sansing at katie@mdac.ms.gov.
Virtual Farmers Market Manager Workshop – April 24, 2024 – Previously Recorded
Cottage Foods at Farmers Markets (Sharepoint)
Data Collection for Farmers Markets (Sharepoint)