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Farm 2 Facts Toolkit Supports Community EngagementBackground The Farm 2 Facts Toolkit gives farmers markets a voice by offering dynamic tools for...
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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...
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Biden’s Proposal for a National Carbon MarketAs a farmer, you do your best to balance crop yield and profit with sustainable,...
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Creating Reciprocal RelationshipsAs multifunctional hubs of local food economies and public activity, farmers markets impart diverse impacts...
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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,...
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Dietary Guidelines and the Value of Farmers MarketsEvery five years, the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services are required...
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The Hidden Role of Prairies in Reducing Climate ChangeTaking reusable bags to the grocery store, turning off the lights when you leave a...
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Farm 2 Facts: Now & ThenManaging a market means balancing a lot of different responsibilities, from finding vendors to working...
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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...
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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...
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Free EBT Reader Equipment through Wisconsin DHSElectronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT, is a food assistance program that is similar to a...
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The Produce Producer’s Dilemma, and How to Overcome ItAddie Stone, who studied agribusiness at Clemson University, interned for the Dallas Farmers Market (DFM)...
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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...
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Communities During COVID: From Coast to CoastAs like everything and everyone else, Farmers Markets have had to adjust their ways of...
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Fighting Climate Change on Our Farms and In Our...Climate change is a frequently discussed issue, but the path to reverse it can feel...
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Female Farmer Spotlight: Ellen and Selena of Future Fruit...Future Fruit Farms, in Ridgeway, WI, is owned and operated by Ellen and Selena, a...
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Nourish Our Neighbors: Fighting COVID Food InsecurityRight now, getting fresh, healthy meals to underserved communities is more important than ever. The...
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Fondy Farmers Market: From Farmers Market to Desired...UW Madison’s Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture recently partnered with the Fondy Farmers Market...
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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...
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Badger Rock: A Community-Based Urban Agriculture HubBadger Rock, located on the south side of Madison, WI, is a jack of all...
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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...
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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...
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Female Farmer Spotlight: April Prusia of Dorothy’s RangeMeet April Prusia, owner of Dorothy’s Range, a small scale, sustainable pork operation based in...
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Female Farmer Spotlight: Sonya Perrotti from Coyote Family FarmThis spotlight is the first blog in a new blog series we’re launching highlighting female...
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Measuring Food Accessibility: The LA Food DashboardWhat is good food? How do we define what we want out of our food...
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Just Peachy! End of Summer RecipesCelebrate the end of summer with an in-season meal made with ingredients from your local...
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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)...
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Revealing the Risk Management Strategies of Farmers MarketsFarmers markets are critical infrastructure, keep reminding people of the essential service that you are. Marketplaces...
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POC Spotlight: Juan Gonzalez TorresFor Juan Gonzalez Torres, farming is a deeply personal endeavor. He started farming with his...
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POC Vendor Spotlight: Eduardo Ramos of Myriad CoffeeIn an effort to represent POC voices and stories of those in the farmers market...
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Every Day is Farmers Market DayFun Fact: In Dane County, Wisconsin, there’s at least 1 farmers market open every day...
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NFMW Spotlight: ACE Farmers Market Organization Manager, KellyFarmers market managers are talented individuals who play multiple roles and spin a variety of...
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What to do While Waiting on Grant MoneyNow that you’ve applied for a grant, you might be wondering what you can be...
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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...
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Farmers Markets: Wicked OpportunitiesIn our present-day scene, social, economic, and environmental problems are pressing, and because these wicked...
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Why Is Your Meat So Cheap?Meat is an undeniable cornerstone of American culture. The quintessential American summer day is hard...
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How to Increase Inclusivity & Diversity at Your Farmers...How can the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market enhance its culture of inclusivity as well as...
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Farmers - Essential (Healthcare) WorkersLike many of our society’s systems, the COVID crisis has challenged our nation’s food system. Ricardo...
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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...
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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...
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Running a FM During COVID-19How to Prep for your Famers Market Season during COVID-19 COVID-19 impacted virtually all businesses and...
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Writing Tips for New Market ManagersAre you starting your application, but don’t know where to begin? Here is rundown of...
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Farmers Markets as Community GardensFarmers markets are usually seen as places where creations are shared: market visitors come to...
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Giving a Voice to LGBTQ+ FarmersFarm 2 Facts is thrilled to announce that we're currently developing a new metric to...
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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,...
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Putting Your Data to Work“How can I maximize market sales?” “Have I got the right mix of vendors?” We worked with...
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Knowledge about YOUR MarketFarmers market managers job descriptions include a long list of responsibilities that continue to grow...
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5 Practices to Make Your Farmers Market ThriveCongratulations on starting your farmers market! You are a providing a great resource for your...
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The Importance of Data for Farmers MarketsMarkets have long played a vital role in connecting local producers to consumers while contributing...
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10 Historical Myths about Merchants and Local MarketsNews sections of newspapers around the world portray street markets as sources of corruption, while...
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The Benefits of Farmers MarketsAccording to the USDA, there are more than 8,100 registered farmers markets in the United...