Food Access & Impact
Sign Up to Accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference
We’re excited to offer you an opportunity to sign up to accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference—no conference registration or attendance required! This is a chance to sign up at our FNS SNAP sign-up booth for free, separate from conference registration. Please note: This registration does not include conference attendance [...]
LEAP Kids Bucks Program Helps Families Connect with Farmers Market
By Christina Nifong, Communications Manager, LEAP (Local Environmental Agriculture Project) LEAP is a Member of the Virginia Farmers Market Association LEAP Food Access Manager Connie Kenny knew for a long time that she wanted to make farmers markets more engaging for kids. Then, in the summer of 2023, she [...]
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 [...]
Food Access & Impact
Sign Up to Accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference
We’re excited to offer you an opportunity to sign up to accept SNAP at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference—no conference registration or attendance required! This is a chance to sign up at our FNS SNAP sign-up booth for free, separate from conference registration. Please note: This registration does not include conference attendance [...]
LEAP Kids Bucks Program Helps Families Connect with Farmers Market
By Christina Nifong, Communications Manager, LEAP (Local Environmental Agriculture Project) LEAP is a Member of the Virginia Farmers Market Association LEAP Food Access Manager Connie Kenny knew for a long time that she wanted to make farmers markets more engaging for kids. Then, in the summer of 2023, she [...]
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 [...]