Farmers Markets

Hear from the managers of the Lawton Farmers Market & Tahlequah Farmers Market about fundraising strategies they use to sustain & expand their markets.

Grow your production by adding canned & packaged products with incubator kitchens. These certified kitchens provide a variety of assistance from business development to packaging & distribution.

Learn about ways to incorporate a variety of farm to school activities & resources into the local school programs. Each participant will receive resources to incorporate a school garden, help with educating students on where their food comes from & much more.

This session will cover strategies to connect with customers at the farmers market including how to educate customers about vegetables, promote your products & grow your business with excellent customer service.

The Nudge Method is an easy, inexpensive & research-proven method for encouraging people to choose healthier foods. In this session, you will learn the best ways to implement nudges at the farmers market including how to put on a successful cooking demo.

This session will cover how to deal with nationwide outbreaks, produce safety regulations & exemptions & washing produce.

Community partnerships are key to strong farmers markets. This session will provide insight into how the Wildhorse Gardens & Market & TSET have worked to build & sustain partnerships to strengthen farmers markets & the healthy food environment.

Attendees at this session will hear about the legislative process at both the federal & state level. We will discuss the path a bill takes to become a law, the constituent’s role in advocating for legislation & how to discuss policy with your legislator.

This presentation will provide an opportunity to learn more Senior benefits at your market.