Arkansas Markets: SNAP Permitting Drop-in Day with USDA

The What and Why of the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit, Part 3: Risk Management

By Darlene Wolnik, FMC Senior Researcher | darlene@farmersmarketcoalition.org In partnership with the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, and the Farmers Market Coalition, the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit was developed for market leaders looking for legal tools and resources to help them build resilient farmers markets in their…

Farmland Connections: Sustaining the Legacy of Farming in Northwest Arkansas

Farmland is one of our most valuable resources, but many farmers face significant hurdles when it comes to finding available farmland. The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, Arkansas Young Farmers Coalition and National Center for Appropriate Technology are partnering to address farmland access and tenure throughout the region. Please join this free event featuring short presentations…

8th Annual Louisiana Small Farmers Conference, March 15 – 17

Hosted by Louisiana SARE and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center “Transforming and Elevating Louisiana Small Family Farms” What to expect: engaging speakers, informative sessions, networking opportunities, giveaways, and much more! Who should attend: farmers, beginning farmers, ag business owners, community leaders, community-based organizations, urban agriculturalists, government agencies, etc. Fg Clark Activity Center 7722…

Vermont Farmers Market Conference March 20, 2018

Vermont Law School 8:30 – 9:00 Registration (Yates Lounge) 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome (Yates Lounge) 9:15 – 10:00 Keynote (Yates Lounge) Stagnant, Saturated or Ready to Surge? – The food retail market is undergoing major shifts which are directly impacting Vermont producers and markets. Through research and dozens of interviews with direct marketing stakeholders in…

The What and Why of the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit, Part 2: SNAP/EBT Implementation

By Darlene Wolnik, FMC Senior Researcher | darlene@farmersmarketcoalition.org In partnership with the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, and the Farmers Market Coalition, the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit was developed for market leaders looking for legal tools and resources to help them build resilient farmers markets in their…

The What and Why of the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit, Part 1: Governance

By Darlene Wolnik, FMC Senior Advisor | darlene@farmermarketcoalition.org In partnership with the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, and the Farmers Market Coalition, the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit was developed for market leaders looking for legal tools and resources to help them build resilient farmers markets in their…

FREE Little Rock workshop: Running a Great Farmers Market Booth, March 15th

FREE Workshop! Done right, a farmers market booth can be low-risk and high reward, whether you sell farm-fresh produce or something completely different. Just in time for the 2018 season, get ideas for a brand-new booth or ways to enhance an established one. Through hands-on exercises, guest presenter Marty Butts will demonstrate low-cost techniques for…

New report: Stagnant, Saturated, or Ready to Surge? Strategic Marketing Investments for Vermont’s Direct to Consumer Markets

In an effort to understand the limitations of and opportunities for Vermont’s direct markets, NOFA-VT commissioned this report as part of a multifaceted project that includes research, technical assistance for direct marketers, and a statewide advertising campaign. e target audiences for this report are direct marketers and local food system advocates who want to better…

Manager Hire: Bernice Garden Farmers’ Market, Little Rock, AR

  The Bernice Garden Farmers’ Market is located in the historic South Main neighborhood just outside of downtown Little Rock, AR. The market is housed in the Bernice Garden, which is privately owned by Anita Davis. The Bernice Garden is a community space that allows visitors to enjoy native plants and art sculptures. The market…