FMM Pro is an online curriculum created by the Farmers Market Federation of NY, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County & SUNY Cobleskill. This 17 module curriculum guides market managers through all aspects of successful management, building community relationships and sustainability of the market to remain relevant in their community and with customers.

Completion of the curriculum requires viewing of all webinars, an 80% grade on all quizzes, and passing each homework assignment after feedback from instructors.

Continuing education is required through participation in webinars and/or attendance at the annual NY Farmers Market manager conference.

Course Curriculum

  Introduction
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  Defining a Market Manager's Role
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  Fair & Enforceable Rules
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  Setting Up Operational Systems
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  Setting Up Organizational Systems
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  Farmers Market Financials
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  Friends of the Market & Volunteer Management
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  Conducting & Interpreting Market Research
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  Farmer/Vendor Recruitment
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  Farm Inspections
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  Branding & Marketing Materials that Speak to Your Customers
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  Fundraising & Stability
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  Programs & Services
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  Nutrition Programs to Grow Your Market
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  Documenting Market Success
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  Risk Management
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  Food Safety at Farmers Markets
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  Crisis Management
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Hi, I'm Jack Riffle, Executive Director of the Farmers Market Federation of NY, and your instructor for FMM Pro! FMM Pro was started in 2016 as a partnership between the Farmers Market Federation of NY, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, and SUNY Cobleskill to address the need for professional development for market managers who did not have the opportunity to attend the annual NYS market manager conference. We are excited that you will be joining us in the cohort of market managers in NY, and across the country, taking advantage of this online opportunity!


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