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.
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.
Farmers' Market and Nutrition. Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets.
Farmers' Market Photos. USDA. SNAP-Ed Connection.
2021 Farmers Market Week Video - Southwest Region USDA. SNAP-Ed.
2022 Farmers Market Week Video - Southwest Region USDA. SNAP-Ed.

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 Farmer/Producer: Accepting SNAP Benefits Food & Nutrition Service. USDA.
SNAP/EBT at Your Farmers Market: Seven Steps to Success (PDF, 9.9 MB). Project for Public Spaces and Wholesome Wave.
SNAP Guide for Farmers Markets Farmers Market Coalition.

Public Health Approaches at the Farmers' Market

Healthier Food Retail Action Guide - Chapter 4: Farmers Markets (PDF, 1.1 MB) Department of Health & Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
SNAP-Ed Toolkit - Settings: Farmers' Markets. SNAP-Ed Toolkit.