Find a MarketThe 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.
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
Results of WSFMA’s 2011 FMNP Farmers Survey.
Farmers Market Sustainability – Obstacles and Strategies
As a part of a contract project for the city of Seattle, the Puget Sound Regional Council created this report identifying the issues facing farmers markets and possible solutions.
Farmers Market Technology Improvement Pilot Program
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Report to Legislature on the Farmers Market Technology Program
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.