Title: Unit 5 Assignment
Course: SLF 210 Alternative Livestock > Section: SLF 210 Alternative Livestock

Unit 5 Assignment

Unit 5 Assignment
Comparing Farmers' Markets

 | Assignment Rubric
Points | Description
30 | Information for each market is complete and accurate (10 points per market)
15 | Thorough comparison/contrast of markets
5 | Well-organized, clear writing in report
Using information from this unit, compare and contrast a variety of farmers' markets, evaluating how each may or may not fit your operation.
1. Research online to find farmers’ markets that include their application and list policies or guidelines for selling meat, poultry or eggs.
2. Select three different types of farmers' markets to compare: a small rural market, a large urban market, and an out of state market.
3. Create a comparison table and fill in the information for each market:

- Market name and location
- Website address and contact
- Start and end dates
- Booth costs
- Summary of policies
- Application requirements
- Any special, unique facts about the market

1. Based on the information you have gathered, list five ways in which the markets are similar and five ways in which they are different. Would any of these types of markets be a good fit for your operation?

Submit your report in the Dropbox found on the course home page.