Every farmers market is uniquely structured. It may be an independent organization with a board of directors, a program of a community nonprofit or an arm of the local government. Some markets are youthmarkets, or Urban Farm Stands. Some are online, most are face-to-face. This module will examine the many different market models and discuss the pros and cons of each, from a management standpoint, as well as a legal standpoint.

Watch this presentation given by Diane Eggert, Executive Director of the Farmers Market Federation of NY, on a breakdown of typical organizational structures for farmers markets within NYS, and the pros & cons associated with each.