Having a solid Emergency Preparedness plan in place is a critical piece of your market’s risk management. Fortunately, the Michigan Farmers Market Association has put together an excellent document with just about everything imaginable.
Market Safety and Emergency Preparedness (Feb 2016)
“Just in Case” Resources:
- “Emergency Procedures for Farmers Markets” ++
- Ensuring Safe Markets Booklet (Neighborhood Farmers Markets, 2024)
- Farmers Market Safety Checklist +
- Accident Report Form +
- Incident Report Form ++
- Protecting Cash at Your Market +
- Unhealthy Air Protocols for Farmers Markets (WSFMA 2023)
+ from “Guide to Managing Risks & Liability at CA Certified Farmers Markets” Small Farms Center at UC Davis
++ from the Michigan Farmers Market Association
Additional Resources:
Nonprofit Disaster Plan Guide v1
Updated: 2-29-2024