Farmers Market Management Skills

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Farmers Market Management series, Vol. 2

This 100-page manual is the second in a three-part professional development curriculum for farmers market managers. The second volume examines the day-to-day functions and skills necessary for a successful market manager.

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  1. Introduction (797 KB)
  2. The Manager as Visionary and Leader (408 KB)
  3. Day-to-Day Management (571 KB)
  4. Working with Your Board of Directors (463 KB)
  5. Market Leadership: Strengthening Your Board of Directors (390 KB)
  6. Maintaining Positive Relations with Vendors (636 KB)
  7. Managing Conflict with Vendors (547 KB)
  8. Managing Customer Relations (613 KB)
  9. Problem-Solving (451 KB)
  10. Conflict Resolution (502 KB)
  11. Communicating with a Large Audience (467 KB)
  12. Interpersonal Communication (432 KB)
  13. Time Management (408 KB)
  14. Delegation Techniques (467 KB)
  15. Conclusion (637 KB)

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