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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

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.

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.

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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