He's as creative and energetic as a farmer.
— Cheryl Boden, West Union Gardens, and Board Mgr., Beaverton FM, OR
— Cheryl Boden, West Union Gardens, and Board Mgr., Beaverton FM, OR
Farmers' Market Consultation
Conference & Seminar Speaker
Special Events
Board Training
Market Research & Development
In a lifetime we encounter few individuals that selflessly give so others may benefit. Vance has dedicated his life.
— Brent Warner, British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, and Secretary, NAFDMA
The structure of the direct marketing industry in California is an ongoing tribute to Vance's creativity and foresight.
— Les Portello, Board Mbr., Pacific Coast FM Assoc. and Ex-Mgr., Direct Marketing Program, California Dept. of Food and Agriculture
Your keynote address and your slides of farmers markets around the world perfectly illustrated creative approaches to marketing in highly diverse communities, perfect tone for our two day conference.
— Mark Musick, Pike Place Market Farmer Coordinator
Conference & Seminar Speaker
Special Events
Board Training
Market Research & Development
In a lifetime we encounter few individuals that selflessly give so others may benefit. Vance has dedicated his life.
— Brent Warner, British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, and Secretary, NAFDMA
The structure of the direct marketing industry in California is an ongoing tribute to Vance's creativity and foresight.
— Les Portello, Board Mbr., Pacific Coast FM Assoc. and Ex-
Your keynote address and your slides of farmers markets around the world perfectly illustrated creative approaches to marketing in highly diverse communities, perfect tone for our two day conference.
— Mark Musick, Pike Place Market Farmer Coordinator
Vance Corum offers the most diversified breadth of experience and exposure to all areas of direct marketing, including firsthand working knowledge of sites, organization, community development, marketing, and evaluation. He has worked up close and personal with markets all over the world, and has dedicated his life to the pursuit of the marketplace.
— Randii MacNear, Mgr., Davis FM (18 years) and Co-founder, Calif. Fed. of Certified FMs
My path started with organizing the Gardena Farmers' Market, the first in southern California. In over 10 years as a direct marketing specialist with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and 12 more years as a consultant, I have helped 65+ communities to establish new markets. My experience includes developing publicity campaigns, major tasting events, television shows, magazine articles, manager tours and seminars, consumer research, and economic development workshops -- every aspect of market development in small towns and large cities. In addition to coordinating the North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Conference and regional conferences, I have spoken throughout the U.S. and Canada. After 22 years of visiting markets in Eastern and Western Europe, Central and South America, and Asia, I have 10,000 slides from 20+ countries and as many states and provinces.
I am available for speaking engagements and consultation in person, by phone, fax and e-mail and would love to help you better envision and reach your goals.
I have frequently relied on his knowledge and experience to guide and inspire my program and policies. regard Vance as a mentor and friend.
— Laura Avery, Coordinator, Santa Monica FM, CA
. . . a major draw wherever he is a featured guest.
— Rick Castellano, Exec. Dir., Olympia FM and Pres., Washington State FM Assoc.
He's a guide, a facilitator and an artist.
— Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, Yakima, WA
Farmers' Markets America
Vancouver, Washington
Ph. (360) 693-5500, Fax (360) 693-555
fma@pacifier.com
— Randii MacNear, Mgr., Davis FM (18 years) and Co-
My path started with organizing the Gardena Farmers' Market, the first in southern California. In over 10 years as a direct marketing specialist with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and 12 more years as a consultant, I have helped 65+ communities to establish new markets. My experience includes developing publicity campaigns, major tasting events, television shows, magazine articles, manager tours and seminars, consumer research, and economic development workshops -
I am available for speaking engagements and consultation in person, by phone, fax and e-
I have frequently relied on his knowledge and experience to guide and inspire my program and policies. regard Vance as a mentor and friend.
— Laura Avery, Coordinator, Santa Monica FM, CA
. . . a major draw wherever he is a featured guest.
— Rick Castellano, Exec. Dir., Olympia FM and Pres., Washington State FM Assoc.
He's a guide, a facilitator and an artist.
— Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, Yakima, WA
Farmers' Markets America
Vancouver, Washington
Ph. (360) 693-
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