Several popular publications for managers and vendors of farmers markets are now available as free downloads from the UC Small Farm Program.

Print copies of each book are still available from the Small Farm Center, though some of the titles are in limited supply. Orders for printed copies are taken by e-mail, phone or fax. For more information, visit Small Farm Program publications.

The five newly available books can each be downloaded as individual PDFs. Many of the longer books are also available in a chapter-by-chapter format, with smaller downloadable files.

The titles now available to read online include:

• Starting a New Farmers Market
• Management Skills for Market Managers
• Growing Your Farmers Market
• Food Safety at Farmers Markets and Agritourism Venues
• Guide to Managing Risks and Liability at California Certified Farmers Markets

The UC Small Farm Program was an early proponent of farmers markets and the profession of farmers market managers. For descriptions of each book and current farmers market resources, visit our Farmers Markets page.