How-to

Utah Farmers Market SNAP Toolkit

This toolkit from the Utah Farmers Market Network provides a step-by-step how-to process for farmers markets considering applying to accept SNAP. While some information is state-specific, much of this guide…

Getting Started | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs

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Report

Fresh ideas for CalFresh

Fresh Ideas for CalFresh is nearly three-year project (2019-2022) documenting the experiences of over 400 food-insecure Angelenos across the county navigating public benefit programs like CalFresh. In fact, there are…

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility | Evaluation and Reporting | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs | Sharing your results | Operations and policy

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Report

Comparing Different Models of Farmers Markets in Urban Neighborhoods

This case study following the evolution of a farmers market in Allentown, PA examines the ways in which market models can create benefits and barriers for different purposes and populations.…

Program Administration | Getting Started | Organizational structure | Understanding your community and customers | Farmers Markets | Farm Stands, CSAs, and Mobile Markets | Farm Stands

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How-to

GrowNYC FreshConnect Farm Stand Session

GrowNYC presents a training session for nonprofit organizations and community groups interested in operating a farm stand in their neighborhood. This webinar contains information on how to start and manage…

Getting Started | Farm Stands, CSAs, and Mobile Markets | Farm Stands

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Podcast

Tent Talk Episode 163: Make a budget for your farmers market business and stick to it

There's no better time than the end of the calendar year to update your farmers market budget! This episode from Tent Talk addresses the need for a realistic and accurate…

Program Administration | Getting Started | Market budgets and fundraising | Farmers Markets

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Quick Tips

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at the Market

This page from the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit covers the rules for accepting SNAP/EBT as a CSA.

SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs | Farm Stands, CSAs, and Mobile Markets | CSA

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How-to

How to Accept SNAP Payments: A Guide for Montana CSA Farms

This excellent resource from Montana's National Center for Appropriate Technology walks CSA farms through setting up SNAP/EBT. Though made for Montanans, much of its advice is applicable nationwide. Valuable for…

CSA | Getting Started | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs | Farm Stands, CSAs, and Mobile Markets

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Webinar

Closing the Gap on Food & Nutrition Security

From the 2021 Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network Convening, this presentation on projects designed to connect families in need of food access support with local farm direct sales. In particular, this…

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs | Design and location | Data collection and evaluation | Farm Stands, CSAs, and Mobile Markets | Box Programs

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Webinar

Impactful Agency Outreach Partners Webinar

From the 2021 Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network Convening, this presentation on agency partnerships between markets and local and state agencies offers excellent resources for anyone considering similar partnerships, particularly around…

Partnership development | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs | Special events | Advocacy and Policy

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Research

Healthy Food Incentive Impacts on Direct-to-Consumer Sales: A Michigan Example

ABSTRACT: Numerous interventions have been implemented at farmers markets across the United States in recent years in order to increase Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) redemptions. These initiatives include ensuring…

Getting Started | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs | Farmers Markets | Research on FM, SNAP, and NI

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