Farmer's Markets and Bazaars Workshop

From the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service




Coral Howe, Small Business Development Specialist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, Tanana District will conduct an afternoon workshop on Farmer’s Markets and Bazaars, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Delta Junction CES Conference Room in the Jarvis Office Center.


Topics will include:

• What makes artisans and crafters tick?
• Do you ever feel nervous promoting your products?
• Getting customers to STOP, LOOK, & BUY
• Advertising, display techniques, & trend
• Great customer service in 5 minutes or less
• Understanding production, inventory, & profit margins

There is a $10.00 registration fee and pre-registration required – registration deadline is Friday, April 18th. Seating is limited and space is available on a first come, first served basis.

Coral would like to meet with individuals to conduct private consultations to those interested. The CES office will be making appointments for Tuesday, April 22 afternoon and evening and Wednesday, April 23 in the morning., Please call 895-4215 or e-mail fnpnk@uaf.edu.

Office hours at the CES office are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.