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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.
Chef Demo Toolkit
Organizing a chef demonstration at your market can increase attendance, create a buzz within your community, and give a noticeable boost to your farmers sales. Cooking demonstrations offer your market goers the opportunity to interact with and sample ingredients from local farmers that they may not otherwise have been able to experience. Created for the... Read more »
SNAP EBT Equipment Program for Washington Farmers and Direct Marketing Farmers
The Washington State Department of Health and Social Services provides free SNAP EBT POS machines for FNS certified Farmers Markets and Direct Marketing Farmers. The program covers the equipment cost, the transaction fees, and annual service charges. See the handout for more information.
Cooking Demonstration Planning Guide
Cooking demonstrations are a great way to add excitement to your market, highlight seasonal produce and inspire shoppers to try something new. Successful cooking demonstrations can engage customers and increase sales, but they require careful planning, dedicated staff (or volunteer) time and a modest amount of space and equipment. Here are some tips to help... Read more »
EBT Incentive Program Toolkit
This toolkit is intended for farmers market managers, staff, board members, volunteers, advocates, or anyone else who may have an interest in bringing an EBT incentive program to their local farmers market.
Farmers Market Advocacy
How to advocate and lobby to benefit your farmers market.
WSFMA Roots Guidelines for Member Markets
Roots Guidelines ensure that WSFMA Member Markets operate by a consistent set of standards to meet the consumer's expectations of a Farmers Market.
Canopy Safety 101
"Canopy Safety 101" provides examples of recommended safety methods pertaining to canopy weights.
Organic Labeling at Farmers Markets
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Program Fact Sheet
Washington State Farmers Market Manual (2nd Edition)
A best practices guide for anyone who is interested in starting, improving, and supporting farmers markets.