Massachusetts Contacts
Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets
240 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: 781-893-8222
Fax: 781-893-8777
E-mail: staff@massfarmersmarkets.org
Web site: www.massfarmersmarkets.org
Contact:
Jeff Cole, Executive Director
Email: Jeff@massfarmersmarkets.org
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program Name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/Bay State Access Card
SNAP Contractor: Xerox State and Local Solutions, Inc. (Conduent)
To become a SNAP or Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) retailer, call the HIP Retailers call-line at (888) 987-4487. (Please note, HIP is not signing up new farmers at this time)
Massachusetts Ag Department
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
FMNP & SFMNP
WIC & Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Mr. David Webber, Coordinator
Public Phone: 617-626-1700 (MDAR)
Email: david.webber@state.ma.us
or
Ms. Rebecca Davidson, Coordinator
Massachusetts News/Case Studies
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
FMC on the Road: California, Oregon, Alaska, and Massachusetts
Stephanie Fenty March 28, 2019February and March were busy for FMC staff, who have been traveling to conferences from coast to coast meeting with farmers market leaders, hearing the issues facing the local food sector, as well as learning about potential solutions. We’ve also been presenting the lessons we’ve gained working with markets, offering the tools, methods, and technical… Read More
Massachusetts Resources
Fundraising to Support Your Market
Stacy November 6, 2013This one-pager from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has eight ideas for raising funds and collecting donations to grow a farmers market organization. Read More
Safe Supply Field Guide
Diana Broadaway May 8, 2020SAFE SUPPLY is an outdoor grocery store designed to support local food producers and provide communities with a safer shopping alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic. INSIDE THE GUIDE: Vendor Guidelines Vendor Tent Layout Diagram Market Layout Diagram Things We Learned Along the Way 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
