News
Author Archives: Honesta Romberger
Be FMC's Next Guest Instagrammer!
Honesta Romberger September 16, 2015Instagram is a unique social media platform that uses visual content to connect your story with a broad and diverse audience. As your follower base grows, so does your ability to share and promote your market with more and more people, prompting the potential to showcase your message on a global scale. In other words,…
Farmers Market Metric Program Update from FMC Researcher, Darlene Wolnik
Honesta Romberger September 10, 2015Indicators for Impact: Farmers Markets as Leaders in Collaborative Food System Data Collection and Analysis Update: Market Observations 2014-2015, By Darlene Wolnik FMC Senior Researcher, September 2015 Indicators for Impact: Farmers Markets as Leaders in Collaborative Food System Data Collection and Analysis is a project in which the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with the Farmers Market…
Farmers Market Hero: Rosa Linares
Honesta Romberger August 4, 2015“Farming is a part of who I am. It’s something I must do to be happy.” On a two-acre suburban plot only miles from downtown Washington D.C., Rosa Linares rises early before the sun to harvest her crops by headlamp. Every Wednesday during the growing season, Rosa takes the freshly reaped produce, herbs and greens…
Tasty Seasonal Recipes to Share at Your Market
Honesta Romberger July 21, 2015With preparations for National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, in full swing, the Washington State Farmers Market Association is sharing some delicious seasonal recipes that are sure to be a hit at your market! Featuring summer produce at its peak, the recipes are simple, easy to adapt, and use a short list of fresh, affordable…
USDA Market News Now Provides Data from 85 Farmers Markets
Honesta Romberger July 7, 2015As consumer demand for local food continues to grow, USDA Market News, administered by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), provides market and pricing data to local and regional food outlets, including market data reports on farmers markets. The USDA Market News now captures data on over 85 farmers markets across the country, providing prices…
New Report Outlines How Farmers Markets Can Help Non-Profit Hospitals Promote Community Wellness
Honesta Romberger June 18, 2015The Food Trust, a Philadelphia based non-profit committed to food access and nutrition education, recently released a report outlining how non-profits and hospitals can work together to promote health and wellness in their local communities. As part of the Affordable Care Act, non-profit hospitals are now required to provide benefits to the communities in their…
Farmers Markets Play a Big Role in Promoting USDA’s Summer Food Service Program
Honesta Romberger May 27, 2015With summer fast approaching and another school year coming to a close, many students are looking forward to a break from their textbooks and the rigors of the classroom. But one serious question looming over the minds of many of the 21.5 million American children who receive free and reduced price lunch during the school…
Farmers Market Hero: Chef Jonathan Bardzik
Honesta Romberger May 19, 2015Jonathan Bardzik, farmers market demo chef and cook book author, spends his Saturdays between March and Thanksgiving at Eastern Market in Washington DC, whipping up tasty recipes and enticing customers with the delicious aromas of fresh ingredients procured exclusively from the purveyors at the iconic market. In 2011, the self-trained chef began promoting his love…
