Get on the Shelves: Partnering with Market Wagon 🍎🛒 is a virtual workshop designed to help local food producers and small product makers expand their reach through online sales. Market Wagon is a digital marketplace that connects local vendors directly with customers — giving makers a streamlined, affordable way to grow their business without traditional retail barriers.

During this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:

List Your Products Online: Build a polished online store and get your offerings market-ready 🧺

Manage Your Vendor Dashboard: Track listings, pricing, and fulfillment with ease

Grow Online Sales: Learn platform tools, best practices, and customer engagement strategies that strengthen your local food e-commerce presence 🌱

Optimize Your Market Wagon Experience: Understand how top vendors increase visibility, manage logistics, and create a loyal customer base

This workshop is built for food entrepreneurs, farmers, makers, cottage businesses, and anyone seeking a local food e-commerce solution that prioritizes community, transparency, and direct-to-customer sales.

👤 About the Speakers
Lisa Merva — Director of Sourcing at Market Wagon

Lisa oversees vendor sourcing and product evaluation across all 18 Market Wagon locations. With more than 20 years in the local food movement, she has worked hands-on with farms, co-ops, food hubs, and community food systems. Lisa brings a practical understanding of how local food supply chains operate — and what small producers need to succeed.

Michael Cobb — Marketplace Coordinator

Michael supports Market Wagon vendors by coaching them through sales, platform tools, and customer engagement strategies. He specializes in developing repeatable systems that help entrepreneurs grow revenue, improve storefront quality, and simplify fulfillment. Michael thrives on building strong vendor relationships and exploring new ideas that help Market Wagon and its sellers grow together 🌾📈

📍 Event Details

Date: December 18, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CT)
Format: Virtual Event
Cost: $15