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Over the past week, the United States has been shaken by the deep inequities rooted within our justice system that have continued to destroy the lives of Black Americans like George Floyd. In the past, the Farmers Market Coalition has largely remained silent on matters of race and injustice. We will do so no longer.… Read More

2019 Georgia Market Innovation Mini-Grant

Stephanie Fenty February 27, 2019

Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG)’s 2019 Market Innovation Mini-Grant is available to current partners of Georgia Fresh For Less. WWG’s mission is to increase access to fresh, healthy, locally-grown food for all Georgians. WWG strengthens local food communities by empowering networks of farmers market and farmers to facilitate access to and awareness of healthy food choices.… Read More

39th Annual American Community Gardening Association Bi-National Conference in Georgia

Stephanie Fenty August 21, 2018

Tending to the Beloved Community 39th Annual Conference Atlanta, GA September 13 – 16, 2018 Where: Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, Georgia What: A Pre-Conference Workshop with The Cornell University Lab of Ornithology “Building Meaningful Collaborations” Thursday evening networking reception 36 workshops Friday evening gala and auction at the elegant Atlanta Botanical Garden Workshops covering cutting-edge horticulture… Read More

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Growing Local Food Systems: A case study series on the role of local governments

May 15, 2017

Local governments play a key role in promoting and support local food systems. In 2012, Michigan State University’s (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems and the International City/ County Management Association’s (ICMA) Center for Sustainable Communities collaborated to understand more about the ways that local governments across America are supporting local food systems. Building off that… Read More

“Farmers Market” Defined

Alex Canepa November 2, 2017

The federal government, along with many states and commonwealths define “farmers market” in statute or code. These definitions determine eligibility for participation in programs including the WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs as well as state-administered farmers market certification programs. In the interest of consumer protection, lawmakers in multiple states have also explicitly prohibited… Read More

An Introduction to MarketLink: Are you eligible to receive a free SNAP/EBT system for your market?*

Liz Comiskey August 14, 2014

*Unfortunately, some parts of the webinar recording did not come out. While we are fixing this, you can still listen to the audio and follow along with the slidedeck below. Webinar Resources (pdf) Webinar Slidedeck (pdf) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) launched MarketLink, a program operated by the National Association… Read More

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