Food Access & Impact
A Pivotal Year for VAFMA – a note to members, partners, and supporters
Dear Friends of VAFMA, This has been a pivotal year for the Virginia Farmers Market Association. We have launched and expanded initiatives that have been brewing for years. It is with the deepest gratitude that I share these 2023 highlights with you -- our members, partners, and supporters. These accomplishments [...]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Virginia
Fresh Produce Vouchers for Older Adults 60+ Are you aged 60 or above? Great news! You may be eligible to receive ten $5 vouchers, totaling $50, to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs from local, participating farmers market vendors. To qualify for the Farm Market Fresh program: [...]
Virginia Farmers Market News – June 2023
News Update In this Issue: Farmers Market Shopper Survey Promoting Virginia's Farmers Markets Eggs at Market Posters for the Senior & WIC Produce Vouchers Produce Farmers: Accepting Senior & WIC Vouchers Upcoming Events & Useful Links Supporting Partners Farmers Market Shopper Survey View your shoppers data in real time We [...]
Summer Feeding Program + Farmers Markets
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program to ensure children and teens in low-income areas have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session, primarily during the summer months. In summer 2019, Virginia had a total of 149 sponsoring organizations. Since schools operate [...]
Senior Produce Vouchers Program Expanding Across Virginia
Watch Info Session Webinar VAFMA has partnered with DARS, VDACS, VSU, VDH & the Area Agencies on Aging to expand access to the Senior and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program across Virginia. The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services-Office for Aging Services (DARS-OAS) and DARS-OAS’ agricultural partners: Virginia Department [...]
Support Low Income Older Adults by Bringing SFMNP to Your Market
Farmers Market Managers -- Please attend the virtual Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Expansion Information Session on Friday, March 3rd from 1-2pm. 2023 brings new opportunities to expand this program throughout the Commonwealth, and we need your help! Find out how your farmers market and vendors can support [...]
Food Access & Impact
A Pivotal Year for VAFMA – a note to members, partners, and supporters
Dear Friends of VAFMA, This has been a pivotal year for the Virginia Farmers Market Association. We have launched and expanded initiatives that have been brewing for years. It is with the deepest gratitude that I share these 2023 highlights with you -- our members, partners, and supporters. These accomplishments [...]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Virginia
Fresh Produce Vouchers for Older Adults 60+ Are you aged 60 or above? Great news! You may be eligible to receive ten $5 vouchers, totaling $50, to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs from local, participating farmers market vendors. To qualify for the Farm Market Fresh program: [...]
Virginia Farmers Market News – June 2023
News Update In this Issue: Farmers Market Shopper Survey Promoting Virginia's Farmers Markets Eggs at Market Posters for the Senior & WIC Produce Vouchers Produce Farmers: Accepting Senior & WIC Vouchers Upcoming Events & Useful Links Supporting Partners Farmers Market Shopper Survey View your shoppers data in real time We [...]
Summer Feeding Program + Farmers Markets
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program to ensure children and teens in low-income areas have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session, primarily during the summer months. In summer 2019, Virginia had a total of 149 sponsoring organizations. Since schools operate [...]
Senior Produce Vouchers Program Expanding Across Virginia
Watch Info Session Webinar VAFMA has partnered with DARS, VDACS, VSU, VDH & the Area Agencies on Aging to expand access to the Senior and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program across Virginia. The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services-Office for Aging Services (DARS-OAS) and DARS-OAS’ agricultural partners: Virginia Department [...]
Support Low Income Older Adults by Bringing SFMNP to Your Market
Farmers Market Managers -- Please attend the virtual Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Expansion Information Session on Friday, March 3rd from 1-2pm. 2023 brings new opportunities to expand this program throughout the Commonwealth, and we need your help! Find out how your farmers market and vendors can support [...]