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Mar 9
1 min

Using Hashtags for Marketing Food Locally

In my latest post for Promoting Local Food, I share tips for using hashtags on Instagram to reach new customers. Farms and farmers market...

Mary Delicate

Feb 17
1 min

Farm & Farmers Market Website FAQs

Given the nature of my work, I have a lot of conversations about websites with farmers and market managers. Recently, I compiled my answers

Mary Delicate

Aug 6, 2019
3 min

Why Virginia Needs Farmers Markets

It’s during this week each year that VAFMA joins other organizations across the country to celebrate farmers markets!

Mary Delicate

Jul 13, 2019
4 min

In Virginia, Farmers Markets Count

Initiative to count farmers market shoppers launches in Virginia

Influencer Marketing for Farmers Markets

Mary Delicate

Dec 1, 2018
8 min

Influencer Marketing for Farmers Markets

There are strategies for connecting with influencers who have a passion for local food, small farms, handmade products and seasonal eating.

Tips for Recruiting Vendors for Your Market

Mary Delicate

Feb 13, 2018
4 min

Tips for Recruiting Vendors for Your Market

If you’re starting a new market or looking to expand your vendor base, you may need help attracting new vendors to your market.

Virginia Market Managers Make Time for Data Collection

Mary Delicate

Jul 3, 2017
3 min

Virginia Market Managers Make Time for Data Collection

“You want to add something else to my schedule during market season?” their looks said to me. I was attending our monthly Capital Area Farm

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