How-to

SNAP INCENTIVES FOR CSA: Troubleshooting Guide

SNAP regulations were not written with CSAs in mind. This guide is intended to be a starting point for identifying some common roadblocks and solutions for farmers and support organizations…

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

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SNAP 101: Best Practices for EBT & Nutrition Incentives

Thinking about getting your farm or market SNAP authorized? We’ve got you covered. Join FMC’s team for a brief overview on authorization and overall market preparations. See this link for…

Getting Started | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs

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Example

UBC FARM MARKET VENDOR GUIDELINES

These vendor guidelines from UBC are posted through a website where potential vendors can easily access rules and information. Use this page as an example for how to make rules…

Program Administration | Market operations, policies, and legalities | Getting Started | Vendor management | Farmers Markets

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“Accepting SNAP at Your Farmers Market” Course from Texas Center for Local Food

This free course for farmers market managers from TXFED.org, Accepting SNAP at Your Farmers Market, includes educational tutorials and interactive downloads on how to implement a successful SNAP program at…

Getting Started | SNAP, EBT, and Nutrition Incentive Programs | Farmers Markets

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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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