Organizational Fundamentals
Bylaws, Handbooks, Job Descriptions, and More
Several well-established Oregon markets have volunteered up the document templates they use for a variety of organizational purposes.
Click on the links below to access our organizational fundamentals folders with templates for vendor handbooks, community table guidelines, bylaws, job descriptions and more.
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Samples and examples of job postings and descriptions for farmers market and food systems organizations. Click here to View Folder.
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There are more operational documents coming soon.
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There are more operational documents coming soon.
You can also explore the Washington State Farmers Market Management Toolkit, which has a chapter on the Mighty Market Manager, and the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit, a comprehensive resource for everything from business structuring to accepting SNAP to managing legal risks.
Organizing a Board of Directors
A well-run Board can make or break a farmers market. Learn how to cultivate a great Board, keep a successful board running, and understand the roles and responsibilities of Board members.
Webinars and Handouts for Board Development
Presentation + Workbook: Improving Board Member Relationships for Farmers Markets
Webinar: Best Practices for a Great Farmers Market Board (2021)
Watch here | Slides | Accompanying Materials
Webinar: Best Practices for Board Recruitment and Retention (2022)
In this session with NAO's Jenn Clemo, Director of Nonprofit Leadership & Learning, we explore strategies for identifying and recruiting new board members as well as planning for a valuable orientation process.
Watch here | Accompanying Materials
Webinar: Understanding Farmers Market Financials (2022)
Hosted by Jenn Clemo, NAO’s Director of Nonprofit Leadership and Resources. This workshop provides an overview of basic financial principles, including board member responsibilities, understanding restrictions, reviewing your statements for key financial indicators, and internal controls.