Breakout Sessions - Market Manager 

Farmers Market Taxes 101, presented by Marla Saeger

9:50 - 10:50 AM

  • Managing taxes can be a challenging aspect of running a farmers market, but with the right tools and knowledge, managers can navigate these responsibilities. This session is designed to provide farmers market managers with insights into tax compliance, required documentation, and proactive strategies to stay organized and prepared.

Risk Management & Mitigation, presented by Emily Harmon

11:00 - 12:00 PM

  • Gain insight on how to best prepare your market to manage and mitigate risk factors. Whether it is harsh weather, vendor disputes, or creating a path for emergency vehicles - each possibility should be accounted for in your readiness plan.

Lunch

12:00 - 12:50 PM

Keynote Session with Jill Ragan, The Whispering Willow Farm

12:50 - 2:00 PM

Exhibit Hall

2:00 - 2:20 PM

Breakout Sessions 

Policies & Procedures, presented by Kris Rosson

2:20 - 3:20 PM 

  • A well-developed set of policies and procedures is essential to minimize risks and ensure your market runs smoothly. We’ll discuss what market policies should include, and how to develop them. We’ll also talk about how to uphold rules and manage conflicts in a manner that’s true to your market. 

Future of Your Market: Strategic Planning, presented by Emily Harmon & Emily Ruzycki 

3:30 - 4:30 PM 

  • What's in store for your farmers market? This session will discuss strategic planning for the future of your market, from communication plans to overall market expansion.

Closing & OKLAS Awards

4:35 - 5:00 PM