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Meet F2F's Newest Staff Member: Introducing Nadia AlberFarm 2 Facts is thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the team! Ms. Nadia Alber... -
Being Thankful for Each Other: The Story of the...When we sit down to share a meal with loved ones this Thursday, many of... -
Recruiting Volunteers for Farmer Markets: F2F's Tips for Finding...Now that the busy season is winding down, many Market Managers have started planning for... -
Strategies for Growth: Investing in and Building the Capacity...Does your market need a face lift? Do you have data you don’t know what... -
F2F Member Market Spotlight: An Inside Look at a...Farm 2 Facts is highlighting the St. Louis Farmers Market in this member spotlight. Farm... -
Addressing food insecurity with the circular economy: How one...By Justin Cantafio, Executive Director, Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is a small maritime... -
F2F Member Market Spotlight: An Inside Look at Culinary...This month we are highlighting Rhode Island’s first “premier culinary incubator,” Hope and Main. A... -
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week: A Look into the...This week, Farm2Facts is celebrating National Farmers Market Week in a number of ways. While... -
F2F Member Market Spotlight: An Inside Look at Agricultural...In our first F2F Member Market Spotlight, we are highlighting Agricultural Community Events Farmers' Markets... -
New F2F Feature: Anonymous Vendor Sales SlipsFarm 2 Facts now has an anonymous vendor sales slips feature! This new feature will... -
F2F Visit: Data Collection at the Brownsville Farmers MarketIt’s been a busy season for the Brownsville Farmers Market, and we had an opportunity... -
Market Transformation and the COVID-19 Crisis: Challenges Faced by...By Marko D. Petrovic Marketplaces, as sites for retail trade, are a dominant form of retail activity... -
The Dire Impact of Air Pollution: Tackling Environmental Sustainability...In recent years there has been a bigger societal push to become environmentally conscious in... -
Children are Experiencing Food Insecurity at Higher Rates in...From 2018 to 2020, 52 percent more children across the Midwest experienced food insecurity, demonstrating... -
Increasing Sustainability and Equity with the F2F Ecosystem Services...Environmental justice is concerned with ensuring that all people have access to healthy food and... -
Farmers Markets During COVID-19: Keeping Communities United and FedJust like thousands of other businesses across the world, farmers markets have had to adjust... -
Local Food Systems as a Tool for Climate Change...The current global food system is responsible for about 30% of total greenhouse gas (GHG)... -
Techniques to Increase Sales at your MarketThe Oak Creek Market located in Milwaukee is looking to increase their sales by 250%... -
Jim Goodman: Community Garden Creator and Sustainability Advocate“The garden needs 3 things: sunlight, water, and commitment” Meet Jim Goodman, a creator of the... -
Hope and Main Community Garden: Inclusive Garden ActivitiesHope and Main, located in Warren, Rhode Island, is a culinary incubator providing space and... -
Measuring Barriers to Food Access in Rural and Urban...Food insecurity, otherwise known as a lack of reliable access to food, contributes to many... -
Farm 2 Facts Toolkit Supports Community EngagementBackground The Farm 2 Facts Toolkit gives farmers markets a voice by offering dynamic tools for... -
So, you want to be a F2F partner? Here...The F2F measures impact. The Farm 2 Facts data collection toolkit was created by University of... -
Biden’s Proposal for a National Carbon MarketAs a farmer, you do your best to balance crop yield and profit with sustainable,... -
Creating Reciprocal RelationshipsAs multifunctional hubs of local food economies and public activity, farmers markets impart diverse impacts... -
Restaurant to Retail: What COVID means for a Fast-Changing...As farmers market managers, food business owners, and other creatives who are passionate about food,... -
Dietary Guidelines and the Value of Farmers MarketsEvery five years, the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services are required... -
The Hidden Role of Prairies in Reducing Climate ChangeTaking reusable bags to the grocery store, turning off the lights when you leave a... -
Farm 2 Facts: Now & ThenManaging a market means balancing a lot of different responsibilities, from finding vendors to working... -
EBT Terms Glossary: A Resource for All Things SNAP...SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a program which helps low-income individuals purchase... -
Lessons for Action from North Carolina Farmers Markets: Resilience...The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us a lot about the strengths and weaknesses of our... -
Free EBT Reader Equipment through Wisconsin DHSElectronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT, is a food assistance program that is similar to a... -
The Produce Producer’s Dilemma, and How to Overcome ItAddie Stone, who studied agribusiness at Clemson University, interned for the Dallas Farmers Market (DFM)... -
Brown Deer Farmers Market continues to grow: COVID update“Diversity is our strength” is Brown Deer Farmers Market’s slogan. Unfortunately, farmers markets are not... -
Communities During COVID: From Coast to CoastAs like everything and everyone else, Farmers Markets have had to adjust their ways of... -
Fighting Climate Change on Our Farms and In Our...Climate change is a frequently discussed issue, but the path to reverse it can feel... -
Female Farmer Spotlight: Ellen and Selena of Future Fruit...Future Fruit Farms, in Ridgeway, WI, is owned and operated by Ellen and Selena, a... -
Nourish Our Neighbors: Fighting COVID Food InsecurityRight now, getting fresh, healthy meals to underserved communities is more important than ever. The... -
Fondy Farmers Market: From Farmers Market to Desired...UW Madison’s Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture recently partnered with the Fondy Farmers Market... -
COVID: Operating the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia in...Justin Cantafio, the executive director of the Farmer’s Markets of Nova Scotia Cooperative, discussed how... -
Badger Rock: A Community-Based Urban Agriculture HubBadger Rock, located on the south side of Madison, WI, is a jack of all... -
F.H.King Combatting Food Insecurities on UW-Madison’s CampusUW-Madison student organization F.H.King combats food insecurity on campus by giving away fresh produce once... -
From Farm 2 Facts’ Kitchen to Yours: Doña Pancha’s...As the farmers market season comes to a close, enjoy your harvests well into the... -
Female Farmer Spotlight: April Prusia of Dorothy’s RangeMeet April Prusia, owner of Dorothy’s Range, a small scale, sustainable pork operation based in... -
Female Farmer Spotlight: Sonya Perrotti from Coyote Family FarmThis spotlight is the first blog in a new blog series we’re launching highlighting female... -
Measuring Food Accessibility: The LA Food DashboardWhat is good food? How do we define what we want out of our food... -
Just Peachy! End of Summer RecipesCelebrate the end of summer with an in-season meal made with ingredients from your local... -
21st Century Place: The Milwaukee Fondy Farmers Market Visioning...Project Summary: In the Fall of 2020, the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture Planning (DPLA)... -
Revealing the Risk Management Strategies of Farmers MarketsFarmers markets are critical infrastructure, keep reminding people of the essential service that you are. Marketplaces... -
POC Spotlight: Juan Gonzalez TorresFor Juan Gonzalez Torres, farming is a deeply personal endeavor. He started farming with his... -
POC Vendor Spotlight: Eduardo Ramos of Myriad CoffeeIn an effort to represent POC voices and stories of those in the farmers market... -
Every Day is Farmers Market DayFun Fact: In Dane County, Wisconsin, there’s at least 1 farmers market open every day... -
NFMW Spotlight: ACE Farmers Market Organization Manager, KellyFarmers market managers are talented individuals who play multiple roles and spin a variety of... -
What to do While Waiting on Grant MoneyNow that you’ve applied for a grant, you might be wondering what you can be... -
The Power of Grassroots: Learning from the Brownsville Wellness...South Texas is an isolated rural area on the U.S.-Mexico Border. As an economically deprived... -
Farmers Markets: Wicked OpportunitiesIn our present-day scene, social, economic, and environmental problems are pressing, and because these wicked... -
Why Is Your Meat So Cheap?Meat is an undeniable cornerstone of American culture. The quintessential American summer day is hard... -
How to Increase Inclusivity & Diversity at Your Farmers...How can the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market enhance its culture of inclusivity as well as... -
Farmers - Essential (Healthcare) WorkersLike many of our society’s systems, the COVID crisis has challenged our nation’s food system. Ricardo... -
COVID: What Can Government Officials
Learn from Farmers Market...Farmers market managers and governors around the country have to push back against unrealistic government... -
Case Study: A FMPP Success StoryFarm 2 Facts can strengthen your reporting capacity when applying for grant funding. Farm 2 Facts... -
Visual Aids to Promote COVID-19 Safety
at Your Farmers...Farmers markets help with food security, assist the economy, and lead positive social interactions amongst... -
Enhance Your AMS Grant Proposal with F2FThe deadline for applications to the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Local Food Promotion Program... -
Running a FM During COVID-19How to Prep for your Famers Market Season during COVID-19 COVID-19 impacted virtually all businesses and... -
Writing Tips for New Market ManagersAre you starting your application, but don’t know where to begin? Here is rundown of... -
Farmers Markets as Community GardensFarmers markets are usually seen as places where creations are shared: market visitors come to... -
Giving a Voice to LGBTQ+ FarmersFarm 2 Facts is thrilled to announce that we're currently developing a new metric to... -
A Farmers Market for All: The Brown Deer Experiment“Is my farmers market really for everyone??” “What kinds of barriers stop people from getting fresh,... -
Putting Your Data to Work“How can I maximize market sales?” “Have I got the right mix of vendors?” We worked with... -
Knowledge about YOUR MarketFarmers market managers job descriptions include a long list of responsibilities that continue to grow... -
5 Practices to Make Your Farmers Market ThriveCongratulations on starting your farmers market! You are a providing a great resource for your... -
The Importance of Data for Farmers MarketsMarkets have long played a vital role in connecting local producers to consumers while contributing... -
10 Historical Myths about Merchants and Local MarketsNews sections of newspapers around the world portray street markets as sources of corruption, while... -
The Benefits of Farmers MarketsAccording to the USDA, there are more than 8,100 registered farmers markets in the United...
