Written by Theresa Hunt I became the Regional Farmers Market Coordinator after the COVID-19 pandemic impacted my career as a professional musician. With live music performances no longer an option, I looked for new ways to support my community and found a project manager position opening that involved coordinating farmers markets. The job aligned with […]
Written by Britney Tang Not many people know about the direct impacts that agricultural ecosystems have on people, the community, and the environment. The Farm 2 Facts Ecosystem Services Tools (ESS) helps farmers and farmers’ markets track and communicate their positive environmental contributions. By collecting data on key areas like soil health, biodiversity, and alternative […]
Written by Britney Tang Farm2Facts offers a wide set of tools designed to manage and analyze market programs. Specifically, the Farm2Facts 2.0 improvements for its Market Program Tools offer more enhanced features for better usability and greater flexibility in data organization using 4 easy steps to keep track of your market program records: a market […]
Written by Theresa Hunt I earned my master’s degree in Communication, which gave me a background in public relations and communications. I’ve worked at different levels of government and held various jobs across the country, but I grew up in the Village of Brown Deer. When I moved back, I was looking for something local, […]
Written by Olivia Nygaard What does it mean to eat seasonally? To eat seasonally means to choose vegetables, fruits, and other foods that are grown and harvested in your area at a specific time of year. So why should this matter to you? Health Benefits: Foods harvested while at their peak ripeness often have higher […]
Written by Josie Reeve Interview has been edited for clarity and length. What is a Farmers Market Ambassador Coordinator, and what markets do you work with? My position serves as an integral part of a Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) grant, which is focused on promoting equity, inclusion, and community within farmers markets. One of […]
Sofie Schachter Following is a Q&A with the Executive Director of the Downtown Beloit Association, Shauna El-Amin. Shauna has been helping to run the Beloit Farmers Market for the past 12 years. What motivated you to get involved in farmers markets?Our organization took the farmers market over soon after its formation in 1987, but the […]
Adrian Cruz-Perez With Earth Day coming up, we must take a closer look at farming practices and their impact on the environment. While agriculture is crucial to our ability to feed the world, it’s important to apply sustainable farming practices to mitigate risks to the environment. Here at Farm2Facts, we recognize the importance of research […]
Lucas LoBreglio The importance of pollination cannot be overstated– over ¾ of flowering plants and ⅓ of the food we eat rely on this single ecosystem service valued at hundreds of billions of dollars per year. The true worth of pollinating species becomes unquantifiable when we consider their contributions to pest control, ecosystem health, […]
May 2022 is National Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Farm 2 Facts would like to discuss the mental health issues that impact farmers. Farmers play a vital role in our communities. Thanks to farmers, we have access to nutritious food. However, some people are unaware that farming is a […]
