Kentucky Contacts
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program Name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/Benefit Security Card
Current Contractor: Fidelity Information Services, LLC (FIS)
Contact:
Sharon G. Spencer
Farmers’ Market Marketing Specialist
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
sharon.spencer@ky.gov
(502) 782-4127
Kentucky Ag Department
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
FMNP & SFMNP
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Nicole Nicholas, Acting WIC Director
Phone: (502) 564-3827
Email: Nicole.Nicholas@ky.gov
Kentucky News/Case Studies
Spotlight on the Lexington Farmers Market
Allie Vrtachnik August 20, 2018Dear FMC virtual market-goer, Greetings from the Lexington Farmers Market! We are taking over FMC’s Instagram for the duration of two weeks to share with you a look into our market. Our market is loved by our community and for good reason! As a new “visitor” at our market, there are a few things you… Read More
2022 National Poster Contest Winners
Ellie Wong August 8, 2022The Farmers Market Coalition and Farm Aid are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 National Farmers Market Poster Contest. After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we’re thrilled to bring back this annual contest celebrating the creativity and diversity of America’s farmers markets by showcasing market posters on a national level. We… Read More
Standing Together Against Racism: Black Lives Matter
Stephanie Fenty June 3, 2020Over 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
Kentucky Resources
Regional Farmers Market Feasibility Study for Louisville, Kentucky
Stacy October 23, 2013The study identifies and makes recommendations on key elements needed to increase Kentucky farm products’ share in Louisville’s food market system. Such elements include effective logistics and distribution strategy and/or facilities, processing centers, consolidated modern cooling facilities, new retail outlets and farmers markets, or collaborative marketing channels. Read More
“Farmers Market” Defined
Alex Canepa November 2, 2017The 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
Kentucky Farmers’ Market Manual and Resource Guide
May 12, 2017The Kentucky Farmers’ Market Manual is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource for Kentucky farmers’ market managers and vendors. A partnership of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the manual contains valuable guidelines and recommendations on Good Agricultural… Read More
