9 Common Farmers Market Claims (& How to Protect Yourself From Them)
Farmers markets can feel idyllic — bountiful booths with fresh produce, locally made treats, and a sense of community you just can’t get at the supermarket. But farmers markets aren’t without risks, and the liability claims you could face selling at them could cost you thousands of dollars without insurance. Let’s take a closer look […]
How to Brand a Farmers Market Booth Like a Pro
Let’s be real: you probably feel like you’ve heard it all when it comes to making your booth stand out. But after spending time researching and hearing what you “should” do, the real question is: will it actually work for your booth? That’s where knowing how to brand a farmers market booth effectively can set […]
Selling Smarter: 6 Farmers Market Tips for Vendors From Lancaster Central Market Pros
To thrive in America’s oldest continuously operating farmers market, you need more than just a good product. So, when Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) visited Lancaster Central Market in Pennsylvania earlier this year, we spoke with several vendors there to learn more about their experience. Many of them generously shared their top farmers market advice, […]
FLIP Donates to Lancaster Central Market: Celebrating 295 Years of Community and Local Flavor
At 6:00 AM on a frigid Friday in February, Lancaster Central Market is already humming with life. The morning crowd shuffles into the Romanesque brick building in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, wrapped in scarves, bundled in down jackets, and hungry for local fare. Meanwhile, vendors work quickly and quietly to finish setting up for the day. […]
9 Farmers Market Booth Ideas: FLIP Customers Weigh In
It’s hard to beat the experience of selling at a farmers market. They can be extremely profitable for your food or beverage business, so long as you can stand out from the crowd and attract customers over to your booth! Other vendors can be a great source of inspiration for your business. But, if you’re […]
How to Become a Vendor at a Farmers Market
While shopping for groceries can feel like a chore, strolling through the farmers market feels a little magical. Colorful produce displays wherever you look. The mouthwatering smell of cooked food wafting from vendor stalls and food trucks. The greetings exchanged between vendors who recognize returning customers and know them by name. There’s no place quite […]
FLIP Sponsors FMC’s 2021 National Farmers Market Week August 1–7
FLIP is proud to sponsor the Farmers Market Coalition’s 22nd annual National Farmers Market Week Taking place August 1–7, National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) celebrates the importance of farmers markets for local farmers and consumers. It’s a great opportunity for farmers market organizers and vendors to build awareness for their businesses and strengthen their communities, especially […]
Farmers Market Safety Tips for Food Vendors
As you get ready for your next farmers market, you should be aware of some of the risks you face on the job, and how you can prevent them. From cleanliness to maintenance procedures to farmers market insurance, here are a few tips on how you can protect yourself: 1. WASH YOUR PRODUCE REGARDLESS OF WHERE […]
The Complete Farmers Market Vendor’s Checklist [+ Free Business Plan Template!]
Last Updated: February 26, 2025 by Alex Hastings You know that nagging feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you just know you’ve forgotten something? One of the last places you want to get that is while you’re setting up at the farmers market. To prevent this from happening, check out our […]
9 Ways to Sell More at Farmers Markets This Season
Last Updated: January 24, 2024 Farmers markets in the U.S. have seen a major surge in popularity over the past few decades. In fact, the number of farmers markets has grown from just 2,000 in 1994 to over 8,600! Needless to say, selling at a farmers market can be a fun and profitable venture for […]