Retail Farm Market Tour Highlights

Market Tour Highlights

Every Fall, a group of Farm Market owners and managers from across the Mid-Atlantic take a 48-hour respite from their busy season and hop on a bus to experience other regional farm markets.

The Penn State Extension Farm Market Bus Tour is not just about traveling from one market to another; it's an enriching journey designed to create meaningful connections, spark innovative ideas, and provide valuable insights on how to elevate your own farm market. Participants range from those still in the research phase of market ownership to seasoned veterans seeking their next big inspiration.

Benefits of Joining the Retail Farm Market Bus Tour

Stay Current

In a world that's constantly evolving, staying current is crucial. The bus tour ensures you're up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices, helping your market remain relevant and appealing to modern consumers.

Stay Competitive

Learn from the success of others and adopt proven strategies to stay competitive in a crowded marketplace. The tour equips you with the tools and knowledge to differentiate your market and keep customers coming back.

Stay Connected

Building a network of like-minded professionals is invaluable. The connections you make on the tour can provide ongoing support, advice, and collaboration opportunities long after the tour has ended.

Penn State Extension's Farm Market Bus Tour helps farm market owners and staff stay current, competitive, and connected in today’s local food marketplace. Funding for the Farm Market Bus Tour was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 21FMPPA1052. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.