A survivor's guide to running farmers' markets : the North Coast Growers' Association experience, Humboldt County, California
Graduation Date
2009
Document Type
Project
Program
Other
Program
Project (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, Social Science: Environment and Community, 2009
Committee Chair Name
Noah Zerbe
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Environment and Community, Farmers' markets management, Agricultural policy
Abstract
In this study I explore the revolution in food consciousness currently progressing in the United States, with an emphasis on the important role farmers' markets play in supporting access to healthful, nutritious fresh produce, rural economies, and community building. Through a year of transition from intern to Executive Director of the North Coast Growers' Association (NCGA), I gained invaluable first-hand experience in running a successful, healthy, and robust farmers' market in Humboldt County, California. A review of the relevant literature revealed a lack of resources to guide market managers in the various processes necessary to support and manage a farmers' market. This paper builds upon existing literature to provide a detailed manual for running a successful farmers' market.
Recommended Citation
Bramble, Portia Boni, "A survivor's guide to running farmers' markets : the North Coast Growers' Association experience, Humboldt County, California" (2009). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 2257.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/2257
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/3j333457d