I just got this email in. MFM is looking for a volunteer to perform the following duties. Keep reading to find out how to contact them if you’re interested.
1. Maintains and updates farmer and producer applications, regulations, and price structure each season. Sends vendor packets upon request and as needed.
2. Maintains farmer and producer mailing lists.
3. Actively recruits new and diverse local farmers and producers.
4. Works with Vendor Committee to select incoming farmers and producers each season.
5. Works with the Shelby County Health Dept. and TN Dept. of Agriculture on health-related issues, inspections, and fees pertaining to prepared foods, dairy, meat, seafood, and produce.
6. Enforces all MFM regulations, collects stall and other fees, creates weekly schedule, and assigns vendor stalls.
7. Interacts and interfaces with all MFM farmers and producers each week during the market season, in coordination with the Market Manager and Vendor Committee.
8. Maintains the farmer and producer section on the MFM website and writes vendor profiles in coordination with the Market Manager.
9. Works with the Market Manager to visit farmers and producers to ensure product quality, quantity, and locality.
10. Conducts a farmers and producers meeting once a year.
 
If you are interested in learning more about this important role within a dynamic team, visit: www.memphisfarmersmarket.org
 
Click on “Contact Us”
Click the  ”General Information” button
Fill in your name, email address, and phone number
Type ”Vendor Chair Position” in the “Questions/Comments” box
 
You’ll be contacted to further discuss this vital, rewarding position within our nonprofit organization.