Southland Farmers' Market Association offers consulting services to public agencies and nonprofit groups that wish to start a certified farmers' market. These services are offered on a sliding scale depending on the resources of the organization and the community it serves.

 

 

Feasibility Study

Southland can perform a feasibility study for developing a certified farmers' market in a particular location or community.  Organizations or institutions considering a certified farmers' market would do well to have an informed evaluation of the plans for the market before committing the resources necessary to development a market.  A Feasibility study is relatively inexpensive and would provide a careful assessment by our staff of the likelihood of success for a proposed market.

 

Technical Assistance

Southland provides technical assistance to new and existing certified farmers' market organizers.  These services can include developing a budget and business plan for the market, securing necessary permits and licenses, finding suitable insurance coverage, designing the market, recruiting growers, organizing a successful opening day, and many others.

 

Please contact the Executive Director Howell Tumlin at info@sfma.net or call 805 845-6100 if you would like more information on the services that Southland may offer to your organization.