Diversifying Farmers Markets: New Opportunities for Farmers, Communities and Consumers
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2008
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Economic Justice, Food, Health
Farmers' markets have grown popular in recent years, attracting millions of consumers annually, generating incomes for small and medium-sized farmers and diversification and revitalization of communities. This report provides recommendations for increasing local farmers' access to markets and communities' access to healthy foods, including the acceptance of FMNP coupons and EBT/SNAP benefits.