Browse the WSFMA Resource Center to find featured Washington State resources on market management, Farmers Market Week, market promotions, research, and more. We also recommend the Farmers Market Coalition’s Resource Library. If you can’t find the farmers market information you need, please email us at info@wafarmersmarkets.org.

IRS Tax Exempt Status for Farmers Markets: At a Glance

Understand the differences between four common IRS nonprofit types of status and choose which best works for your organization.

New 1023-EZ Form Makes Applying for 501(c)(3)Status Easier

Farmers Market Coalition explains updates for an easier nonprofit application process.

Farmers Market Training Manual

Farmers Market Federation of NY Market Manager Training Manual

Recipe for a Great Farmers’ Market

An article from 'Growing for Market' explaining the many facets of a successful farmers market and what is needed for a market to succeed.

Marketing 101 Toolkit

A how to guide on effectively assessing and improving marketing at your organization.

The Nonprofit Facebook Marketing Plan Workbook

Use this too to help strategize and organize your organization's facebook marketing plan.

Farmers Markets and Food Access: The Role of Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs

How to work with extension professionals to create a successful EBT/SNAP acceptance and incentive program at your farmers market.

Farmers Markets as a Strategy to Improve Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families and Communities

Broad study of eight local farmers markets throughout the country and how they overcome barriers when serving low-income communities.

You’ve Decided to Accept SNAP at Your Market. Now What?

A step by step guide on how to set up your farmers market to accept EBT.

Gig Harbor Farmers Market Policies and Procedures Manual

Sample procedural manual from Gig Harbor Farmers Market.

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