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533: Amanda Fallis on Market Life.

533: Amanda Fallis on Market Life.

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson


533: Amanda Fallis on Market Life.

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Building community and local food resilience through a Farmers Market. In This Podcast: Have you ever thought about selling at a Farmers Market, but the whole process seemed intimidating? We spoke with Amanda Fallis, assistant manager of the Vernon Farmers Market to understand what it takes to get started selling at a market. Learn about the certifications, insurance, how the vendors pay for their place in the market, and the community markets build. You'll quickly realize it's not as hard as it seems and after the initial set up all you have to do is have fun. Don’t miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.or g/podcast Amanda grew up doing home renovation with her father. She did a quick stint as a mechanic right out of high school before returning to renovations. She moved to British Columbia from Toronto at age twenty-five and started embracing simpler living which included Market Life. One thing led to another and since May 2019, she has been the Assistant Manager to The Vernon Farmers Market in Vernon, BC. Visit www.urbanfarm.org/vernonmarket for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! 533: Amanda Fallis on Market Life.
Released:
Apr 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Jason Mraz, Lisa Steele, and Kari Spencer as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We'll explore topics such as urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges, opportunities to learn from the experience of people just like you, and plenty of resources to ensure you're informed, equipped, and empowered to participate more mindfully in your local food system... and to have a great time doing it!