MarketMates Guides

Resources for the farmers market community

How-to guides, tips, and best practices for operators, vendors, and shoppers — written by the MarketMates team.

For Vendors

The permits, certificates, and insurance you need to sell at an Ontario farmers market, explained simply, plus how to keep them organized.

A practical guide to preparing your vendor application: what market operators look for, how to present your business, and common mistakes to avoid.

A step-by-step guide to becoming a farmers market vendor in Canada, from choosing a market to applying and getting approved.

Thinking of starting a farmers market or pop-up in Ontario? A step-by-step guide to location, vendors, permits, and running market day.

What farmers market software does, the features that matter, and how to choose the right platform for your market, vendors, and shoppers.