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Pricing : moving from farmers' market to retail sales [2021]

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This fact sheet explores three issues to consider when evaluating a move from selling a product at a farmers' market to selling in a retail environment.

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Human resources essentials - Explore local

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Workshop material used at a one-day workshop on human resource management through the lens of the specific challenges faced by Alberta's agri-food entrepreneurs.

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Pricing : moving from farmers' market to retail sales [2016]

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Provides information for those selling their products at farmers markets who are interested in moving to retail sales. Includes: points to consider in making the decision whether to move to... More ≫

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Provides information for those selling their products at farmers markets who are interested in moving to retail sales. Includes: points to consider in making the decision whether to move to retail; different retail options; how to calculate your costs and ensure profitability for your product; understanding your break-even point; and a note about retail margins.

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Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets

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Information about the Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program

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Farmers' market : decision making tool

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The desire by some consumers to buy locally grown food, rather than food that has been transported across a continent or part way around the world, has helped increase consumer interest in... More ≫

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The desire by some consumers to buy locally grown food, rather than food that has been transported across a continent or part way around the world, has helped increase consumer interest in farmers’ markets. This booklet is intended to help farmers who are interested in participating in a farmers’ market evaluate whether this would be a suitable option in their particular situation.

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Farmers' market strategic planning : leader (facilitator) workbook

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The purpose of this workbook is to provide farmers' market managers, boards and sponsors with a template to work through a strategic planning process for their market. Strategic plans should be... More ≫

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The purpose of this workbook is to provide farmers' market managers, boards and sponsors with a template to work through a strategic planning process for their market. Strategic plans should be develop and reviewed on an annual basis.

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