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2021 Boost Coaching Program Application

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Full Season Boost Program. This one-on-one coaching opportunity will run from May to October. Applications are due March 21st. If you have any questions or experience problems with the application, contact Jake Kundert at jake@ivrcd.org.
Contact Information
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Location*
City State / Province / Region

Farmers Market Information
Will you be participating in the program as a farmers market manager or vendor?*
For applicants who are both managers and vendors, please choose the role on which you'll be focusing for this program.
- Farmers Market Manager
- Farmers Market Vendor
What is the name and location of your farmers market?*
Please provide the name and city/location of the farmers market you manage or assist in managing.
What is your farmers market season?*
Please provide the months your market starts and ends. (Example: April - November)
How many vendors do you current have who regularly participate in your farmers market?*
Please provide a number.
What is the name of your business?*
Please provide the name and city/location of your farmers market vendor business.
What farmers market(s) do you vend at?*
Please provide the name(s) and city/location(s).
What products do you sell at the market?*
How many years have you been in business?*

Social Media Experience
Which of the following social media platforms do you currently use?*
Check all that apply.
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Twitter
- Snapchat
- I don't have any personal social media accounts.
- Other
Other social media platforms:
Please list any additional social media platforms you have for personal use.
Please indicate your current interaction with Facebook.*
- I have a personal profile
- I have a page/profile for my market or business
- I have a personal profile and a page for my market/business
I use Facebook...*
Please choose the option that best fits how often you use Facebook.
- Every day
- 2-3 times a week
- Once a week
- Maybe once a month
- Rarely
- Never
Please indicate your current interaction with Instagram.
- I have a personal profile
- I have a profile for my market or business
- I have a personal profile and a profile for my market/business
I use Instagram...*
Please choose the option that best fits how often you use Instagram.
- Every day
- 2-3 times a week
- Once a week
- Maybe once a month
- Rarely
- Never
What statement best describes your experience with social media marketing?*
- I know what I should be doing, but I struggle with following through.
- I post things, but I don't know what I should be doing
- Other
Other:*
Write your own statement.
On a scale of 1-10 (1 = Not at all, 10 = Very), how confident are you in using social media as a marketing tool?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 10.
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being where you want to be), how would you rank your current social media use?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 10.
How can the Boost Social Media Coaching Program help you?*
Tell us: What do you feel like you need the most help with? Is there something specific you want to learn? What do you want to get out of social media coaching?

Final Questions
Hang in there—just a few more questions!
Do you have...*
Check all that apply.
- Select All
- Smart Phone
- Computer
- Access to Internet at home
Would you allow your social media coach to be an "Analyst" on your Facebook page?*
Note: Being an "Analyst" will not give us access to your personal account or the ability to publish/edit posts. It will allow us to see Facebook insights and analytics so that we can help you evaluate your page's reach, engagement, most popular posts, and areas for improvement. Once the Boost program has been completed, you may remove your coach from the "Analyst" role.
- Yes
- No
The 2021 Full Season Boost Program will be all virtual due to the pandemic. In which of the following ways are you willing to interact with your coach?*
Check all that apply.
- Select All
- Video Conferencing
- Phone Calls
- Text Messaging
- Email
On a scale of 1-10 (1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree), how comfortable are you with video conferencing?*
Participants from far away should be capable of meeting via Skype, Zoom, or similar video conferencing.
Please enter a number from 1 to 10.

Be sure to hit 'Submit'!
Thanks for taking the time to fill out this application. Applicants will be notified by April 1st regarding acceptance.

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