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Cain Credicott, Paleo Magazine
Stephanie Fenty April 11, 2017Diagnosed in 2008 with Celiac disease, Paleo Magazine’s founder Cain Credicott immediately took on a strict gluten-free diet, with the goal of healing his damaged gut. After months of frustration at not feeling better, he tried everything, including a gluten-free vegan diet. This resulted in more gut issues, a “soft” physique (bye-bye muscle mass, hello body…
Celebrating Farmers Markets in Louisiana
Liz Comiskey August 17, 2016by Jen Cheek, Executive Director The Farmers Market Coalition joined the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in Central Louisiana last week to officially kick off National Farmers Market Week. Events included a roundtable discussion among key local agriculture players throughout the state, followed by a visit to the Inglewood Barn Harvest Market in Alexandria, Louisiana.…
Invite Your Elected Officials to the Farmers Market!
Jen O'Brien July 13, 2016Elected officials will make the best policy decisions when they hear from you—the experts. Now’s the perfect time to invite them to visit your market during National Farmers Market Week (August 7-13th) to show off your market’s great work.[1] A market visit provides an opportunity to showcase the impact that your market has on the…
Why Farmers Market? Infographic
FMC July 28, 2015In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, we are highlighting the many reasons why farmers markets are more than just a place to find fresh, local food. Across the country, evidence shows farmers markets are significantly improving the health and well-being of their community, economy, and environment. And as support for farmers markets continue to grow,…
It’s Official! View the 2015 National Farmers Market Week Proclamation
Jen O'Brien July 6, 2015Secretary of the USDA, Tom Vilsack has officially designated August 2nd-8th National Farmers Market Week! Download and view the proclamation below. How will your market celebrate this year? Whatever you do, use FMC’s tools and templates to help promote your event! Click here for invitation and press release templates, farmers market talking points, social media…
It's Official! View the 2015 National Farmers Market Week Proclamation
Jen O'BrienSecretary of the USDA, Tom Vilsack has officially designated August 2nd-8th National Farmers Market Week! Download and view the proclamation below. How will your market celebrate this year? Whatever you do, use FMC’s tools and templates to help promote your event! Click here for invitation and press release templates, farmers market talking points, social media…
National Farmers Market Week Newsletter Template
FMC July 2, 2015When we get thousands of people, media outlets, non-profits, farmers and more celebrating all of the benefits of farmers markets, we start to raise consciousness about what farmers markets really mean to their communities, and how these markets benefit our lives, our environment, and economies. Copy or customize any of the below text for your…
Farmers Market Social Media Cheat Sheet
FMC July 1, 2015The Cheat Sheet is a list of Facebook and Twitter friendly (140 characters or less) posts that celebrates the wonderful things that farmers markets do for our communities. Share any of these through your personal or your organization’s social media accounts. If you’re pressed for time, like us on FMC’s Facebook Page, or follow us on Twitter @fmcorg. The more…
Farmers Markets Make Local Food Fair For Everyone
Jen O'Brien August 1, 2012…Farmers at seven farmers markets making up the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance in Seattle donated 44,000 pounds of fresh, local, quality produce to food banks in 2011….
Farmers Markets Grow Wholesome Food and Healthy People
Jen O'BrienPreliminary findings from a survey of Baltimore SNAP participants at farmers markets found that less than one-third of low-income market shoppers believed that high quality produce was available and affordable in their neighborhoods outside the market; the majority agreed or strongly agreed that the amount of fruits and vegetables they are able to purchase at the farmers market makes a difference in their or their family’s diet. “As part of our long term efforts to measure SNAP usage at several Baltimore farmer’s markets, we were encouraged that farmers markets are making a difference in families diets,” says Anne Palmer, Program Director for the Center for Livable Future at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. “Increasing fruit and vegetable purchases is a critical means of changing diets and improving health outcomes.”
