Operating Organizations
We know that Farmers Market Operators drive the data collection process. That’s why Metrics is designed with Farmers Market Operators’ needs in mind and created to be used by Market Operators.
Operating Organizations sign up for Metrics subscriptions. An Operating Organization is a single market organization operating one or more farmers market(s).
Operating Organizations create market profiles, enter data, and regulate who can view their data. Operating Organizations can also host public, online directories of their farmers market profiles.
Cost: $252 per year for a single Operating Organization.
An Operating Organization can have up to 10 markets in Farmers Market Metrics. Over +10 market sites, please contact metrics@farmersmarketcoalition.org for a price.
Operating Organizations in Metrics have access to all features within the Farmers Market Metrics software, downloadable how-to resources and offline collection forms, this Guide Site’s resources and templates, access to account troubleshooting through the Metrics Help Desk and responsive support, and an open invitation to the Metrics Google Group and to the monthly Metrics Clinics.
Networks
A Network is any entity that wants to facilitate data collection and sharing among a group of farmers markets but does not operate markets themselves. Networks include research partners, program coordinators, municipalities, and farmers market associations.
As of 2020, networks have the option of contracting FMC to provide any of the following services for their participating Operating Organizations:
-Monthly account monitoring
-Monthly or seasonal spreadsheet analysis
-Annual organizational spreadsheet analysis
-Design of an annual network-level summary report*
-Custom webinar(s)
-Additional 1-to-1 technical assistance to the network in identified areas
If a network does not need that level of functionality for their market partners – that is if they are not planning on aggregating data into a network report or monitoring markets’ data entry – the network does not need to select these services. In that case, the network will not receive any one-on-one training or added support from FMC but is welcome to utilize any and all free downloadable resources from this Guide site.
Each participating market organization will receive the support offered to every Operating Organization within Metrics, listed in the Operating Organization pricing section above.
*All data sharing work is dependent on the network having current agreements with their participating markets, including the data each market is willing to share at the network report level.
Step 1: Fill out this Network Interest Form. An FMC team member will be in touch with you to discuss your plans, goals, and next steps.
Step 2: Review this Network Services Selection Worksheet for descriptions, rates, and to build your suite of network-level services.
Add Additional Services
Every market has different needs for training and support. Strengthen your project
with the options below, or contact us for a custom engagement.
Add Additional Services when you are purchasing your Metrics subscription through the FMC Store.
Technical Assistance Package - Networks
Ten consulting hours with FMC staff on any of the following topics:
Data Collection 101
Building Network Capacity
Identifying Potential Network Participants
Reporting and Communicating Data
Working with Influencers
Metrics for Grant Proposals
Assistance with Grant Analysis
$300 for 10 hours
Technical Assistance Package - Markets
Ten consulting hours with FMC staff on any of the following topics:
Data Collection 101
Reporting and Communicating Data
Working with Influencers
Metrics for Grant Proposals
Assistance with Grant Analysis
$300 for 10 hours
Custom Webinars
$250 per webinar
Tableau Integration
Operating Organizations who want Tableau’s powerful data visualizations can add it on. Access five standard reporting dashboards, and work with FMC staff to create two custom options specific to your goals.
$700 annually
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