SNAP Matters for Farmers Markets

It has been a year of grappling with immense change in our country, including in the local food sector. In July 2025, the Trump Administration passed the OBBBA/H.R. 1, drastically reducing funding for several important social programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As part of this budget reconciliation bill, $186 billion was removed…

Program Review for 2025

As FMC moves into its 20th year, we are actively reflecting on our work over that time, even as we are planning for a more dynamic future where FMC is responding in real time to the needs of our sector while growing leadership and amplifying the innovation among our market leaders. In terms of program,…

Leveraging Data for Success

Do you dread logging data into clunky spreadsheets? Maybe you’re overwhelmed by how much information you have and need inspiration on how to use it? Data can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! FMC’s webinar on July 14th- Strength in Numbers: Leveraging Data and Technology for Nutrition Incentive Programs will show you how…

New Options & Streamlined Application for the SNAP EBT Equipment Program The Free SNAP EBT Equipment Program, funded by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and administered by the Farmers Market Coalition (FMC), has provided equipment necessary to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) to more than 1,300 farmers markets and direct marketing…

USDA Press Release Announcing the 2015 FMPP and FMSSG Grantees

Release No. 0273.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623   USDA Awards $34.3 Million to Support Communities’ Local Foods Infrastructure, Increase Access to Fruits and Vegetables Funding Supports Local Food Systems, Farmers Markets and Healthier Eating for SNAP Participants WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today helped to kick off the nation’s…