Horticulture

Farmers’ Market Vendor Short Course

The Farmers’ Market Vendor Short Course will develop your knowledge with topics specific to Wisconsin. Registration is week by week so you can attend one, all or any combination of weeks, whatever fits your schedule. The Short Course is presented live only and is not available for replay.

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2026 Short Course, Tuesdays from 9:00 – 10:00 am

February 17, 2026

Market Day Dos and Don’ts & Getting the most out of your 10’x10′ Space

Presenters: Meliss Haack, Regional Farmers Market Coordinator & Kristin Krokowski, UW Extension Madison, Commercial Horticulture Specialist

March 3, 2026

Building a Customer Base: Engaging your Farmers Market Customers

Presenter: Anna Thomas, Food Finance Institute, Farm Finance Specialist

March 17, 2026

Farmers Market Pricing: Dos and Don’ts

Presenter: Anna Thomas, Food Finance Institute, Farm Finance Specialist

March 31, 2026

Vendor Inspections at Farmers Markets: What to expect from
Environmental Health Inspectors

Presenter: Kate Carlson, Wood County Health Department, Environmental Health Specialist

Email Meliss Haack with Short Course questions

Email Lisa with registration questions

Extension Waukesha County * University of Wisconsin-Madison
515 W Moreland Boulevard * Administration Center Room G22 * Waukesha, WI 53188
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday * Phone: (262) 548-7770