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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121223-03.1 Farmers' Market PresentationPA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 1 Farmers' Market Study Session December 12, 2023 PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 2 Summary of Plan Recruit Vendors Additional Marketing •Adjusted vendor composition of non-agricultural to agricultural producers •Recruited 9 new producers, two of them Danville businesses •Opened Instagram channel for the market •Hosted 5 in-market events •Launched a direct mailer campaign Improve Atmosphere •Provided kids activities and attractions •Recruited entertainment in addition to musicians PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 3 Republic of CakeD East Bay BakeryD P&R Singh Farms Orozco Farms Nuno Family Farms Kabobs to Go Flamma Candles Peltier Winery Vendors Recruited Sunny Snow Shaved Ice* D = Danville Business * = Currently Out for Season PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 4 Entertainment & Atmosphere Weekly Musician Balloon Artist (out from Nov to Mar)Stickers & Activity Books Coloring Booth for Kids Bubble Machine at the Entrance PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 5 Marketing Events Guess How Many Berries (July 1) Farmers’ Market Week (Aug 12) Giant Pumpkin & Booth Decoration (Oct 28) Thankful Leaves (All Nov) Donation Drive (Dec 2, 9, & 16) PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 6 Marketing Communication Direct Mailer (Aug): 12,319 + 546 Followers: 2,601 377 Followers Email: 671 PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 7 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32.0 33.0 34.0 35.0 36.0 37.0 38.0 39.0 Jun-Aug Jun-Aug Sep-Nov Sep-Nov 2022 2023 2022 2023 Average Producer Count Market Performance •Our average producer count during the summer was slightly higher than last year •We had a larger increase in producers on average during the fall. PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 8 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Jun-Aug Jun-Aug Sep-Nov Sep-Nov 2022 2023 2022 2023 Average Weekly CountMarket Performance •We experienced a significant increase in our crowd count both during the summer and the fall compared to last year. •Growth was supported by our efforts to bring in new producers,promote the market, and improve the market's atmosphere. PA C I F I C C O A S T F A R M E R S ’ M A R K E T A S S O C I A T I O N 9 Requests For Contract •Adjust the allowable percentage of non-agricultural producers to range between 25% to 45% for May –September •Adjust the allowable percentage of non-agricultural producers to range between 35% to 55% for October –April. •Allow vetted wine growers as agricultural vendors in the market •The information booth shall remain in the same general area each week.