Farmers' Markets

Using SNAP at the Farmers' Markets

SNAP-Ed programs support local agriculture. SNAP-Ed helps people use their SNAP dollars at local farmers' markets. SNAP-Ed also works with partners to help more markets accept EBT.

Using SNAP/ EBT at Farmers Markets. SNAP4CT. Also available in Spanish translation of Using SNAP/ EBT at Farmers Markets..
Use your SNAP Benefits at Farmers Markets. ONIE Project.
Local Food Directory: National Farmers Market Directory. UDSA. Agricultural Marketing Service.

Nutrition Education at the Farmers' Market

From food demos to nutrition classes, SNAP-Ed programs are in the farmers' markets. SNAP-Ed programs often provide nutrition education right in the market. They show people how to make fresh recipes and give people a sample.

Implementing Nutrition Education Activities in Farmers Markets Through Maine SNAP-Ed Programs (PDF, 5.2 MB). Maine SNAP-Ed and Wholesome Wave.
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators. Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). NC State University. North Carolina Public Health.
SNAP-Ed Library Farmers' Market Materials. USDA. SNAP-Ed Connection.
Farmes' Market and Nutrition Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets.

Accepting SNAP Benefits at the Farmers' Market

SNAP-Ed programs partner with local non-profits to increase EBT access at markets. Then SNAP-Ed provides nutrition education and the local group works on EBT access.

SNAP/EBT at Your Farmers Market: Seven Steps to Success (PDF, 9.9 MB). Project for Public Spaces and Wholesome Wave.
Local Food Directory: National Farmers Market Directory. UDSA. Agricultural Marketing Service.