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 »
Peer-to-Peer Promotion of Farmers Markets for Low-Income Shoppers Programs: A Review of Current Programming Nationwide
Peer-to-peer programs can be a great way to reach new shoppers and raise awareness about farmers market food access programs. This report from University of Washington Center for Public Health Nutrition provides an overview of existing programs nationwide. The accompanying spreadsheet provides quick facts and contact information for each program.
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.
King County Fresh Bucks Brochure – Spanish
King County Fresh Bucks Brochure
Impact of WIC & Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs in Washington’s Communities
2013 Fresh Bucks Evaluation
Full report of Seattle's 2013 EBT incentive program prepared by University of Washington Center for Public Health Nutrition for the City of Seattle.
2013 Fresh Bucks Executive Summary
An Executive Summary of Seattle's 2013 EBT incentive program prepared by University of Washington Center for Public Health Nutrition for the City of Seattle.
2013 WSFMA Fresh Bucks Program Final Evaluation
Program evaluation including an executive summary, program overview, and program outcomes.