The newly revised Illinois On -Line FARMERS MARKET TRAINING MANUAL is now available ON LINE  Click Here  IFMATrainingManual

This is an excellent resource for communities looking to start a farmers market and for seasoned market managers working to improve and support their existing farmers markets.    It is designed to provide timely information, recommendations and resources to farmers market managers, board members, volunteers and other organizers as they manage the ever-increasing demands of running a farmers market. 

Due to the increased visibility, policies and regulatory issues for farmers markets, there is demand for more of our collective attention. We all benefit by learning about the practical ideas, best practices and excellent work being done at farmers markets around the country, but even more especially in Illinois.   

We know there will always be new programs, regulations or laws and areas for improvement of the Manual. That’s why we designed each section to be a living document, which can be used independently of other sections. Our goal is to continually refine each chapter based on the insights, information and experiences of farmers market organizers.

Please email us suggested edits, corrections, new resources and other constructive feedback to us  so that all benefit by learning about the practical ideas, best practices and excellent work being done at farmers markets around the state.

Pat Stieren  at