Market Programs
SFMNP is open for applications
Virginia Seniors can take home MORE produce from the farmers market with the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)! Applications are open now through September 30th. To participate, you must: Be a Virginia resident Be 60 years or older Have a monthly household between $2,413 for one person, or $3,216 for [...]
Farmers Market Organizations Are More Than Markets
The USDA recently completed a two year study exploring the structures, activities, impacts and trends that shape farmers market organizations. Check out their findings!
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
Virginia Black Farmer Directory
The Virginia Black Farmer Directory is no longer an active organization.
Market Programs
SFMNP is open for applications
Virginia Seniors can take home MORE produce from the farmers market with the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)! Applications are open now through September 30th. To participate, you must: Be a Virginia resident Be 60 years or older Have a monthly household between $2,413 for one person, or $3,216 for [...]
Farmers Market Organizations Are More Than Markets
The USDA recently completed a two year study exploring the structures, activities, impacts and trends that shape farmers market organizations. Check out their findings!
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
Virginia Black Farmer Directory
The Virginia Black Farmer Directory is no longer an active organization.