North Carolina Contacts
Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI)
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program Name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/EBT Card
Current Contractor: Fidelity Information Services (FIS)
Qualified North Carolina Farmers Markets can obtain free wireless equipment from FIS. The equipment is covered by the state, but all ongoing fees are the responsibility of the market.
Contact:
David F. Steele
Business Officer, Program Compliance Section
919-527-6429 office
919-334-1018 fax
Email: David.Steele@dhhs.nc.gov
Connie W. Dixon
Social Services Program Coordinator
Division of Social Services, Economic Services
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Office: (919) 527-6319
Fax: (919) 334-1265
Email: connie.dixon@dhhs.nc.gov
North Carolina Ag Department
North Carolina Department of Agriculture Farmers Markets
FMNP & SFMNP
Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Mary Anne Burghardt, WIC Director
Phone: (919) 707-5800
FAX: (919) 870-4898
Email: Maryanne.burghardt@dhhs.nc.gov
Audrey Edmisten, MPH, RDN, LDN
SFMNP
Aging Program Specialist
NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Office:919-855-3418
Fax: 919-715-0868
Email: audrey.edmisten@dhhs.nc.gov
North Carolina News/Case Studies
Feb 1st-2nd, 2019: North Dakota Local Foods Conference
Allie Vrtachnik September 26, 2018What: ND Local Foods Conference When: February 1st-2nd, 2019 Where: Baymont Inn & Suites Mandan Bismarck Area Hosted by ND Local Foods & the North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture Description: “The 2019 NDFMGA & Local Foods Conference will be a place for farmers and ranchers who direct market what they grow and raise to learn… Read More
USDA Farmers Market, Local and Regional Food Systems Grants Announced
Hannah Fuller October 2, 2020The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced this week that it has awarded $27 million in grant funding through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) and $9.3 million in grant funding through the new Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. The grants fall under the Local Agricultural… 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
North Carolina Resources
Growing Local Food Systems: A case study series on the role of local governments
May 15, 2017Local 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
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: SNAP/EBT Programs at 4 NC Farmers Markets
Alex Canepa October 19, 2018These case studies from four North Carolina farmers markets with existing SNAP/EBT program provide market managers with realistic examples of how SNAP/EBT programs look at different types of farmers markets. Read More
RAFI’s “Guide to SNAP/EBT for NC Farmers Markets: Steps, Best Practices, and Resources”
Emma Hansen March 30, 2018This guide is for farmers market organizers, public health professionals, and food justice advocates who want to learn how farmers markets can accept SNAP/EBT benefits. The guide includes an overview of SNAP/EBT in North Carolina and how to implement a successful SNAP/EBT program at farmers markets. The guide also describes farmers market nutrition incentive programs… Read More
