Virginia Contacts
Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA)
14241 Midlothian Trnpk. #153
Midlothian, VA 23113-6500
Contact: Kim Hutchinson, PhD, MBA, Executive Director
E-mail: kim.hutchinson@vafma.org
Mobile: (804)405-3288
Web site: www.vafma.org/
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/Virginia EBT Card
Current contractor: Xerox State and Local Solutions, Inc. (Conduent)
Contact:
Claudia Jackson
SNAP Consultant
Division of Benefit Programs
Virginia Department of Social Services
claudia.jackson@dss.virginia.gov
(804) 726-7346
Virginia Ag Department
Virginia Department of Agriculture—Farmers Market Resources
FMNP & SFMNP
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Kelly Wright, RDN
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
FMC Contact
To add state news to this page, please contact:
info@farmersmarketcoalition.org
Virginia News/Case Studies
Virginia Farmers Markets- Register with VAFMA to Utlize Data through the Market Metrics Program!
Allie Vrtachnik January 11, 2019VAFMA is rallying all farmers market managers in Virginia to collect data on the impact their markets are having on their communities. Data is incredibly useful for demonstrating how important farmers markets are to our localities and state. It is also beneficial for improving decision-making, market promotion, media relations, advocacy and fundraising. When market managers… Read More
Register for VAFMA’s Market Manager Certification Program- Jan. 25th- April 26th
Allie Vrtachnik January 11, 2019VAFMA’s Market Manager Certification Program is right around the corner! ABOUT: Farmers market management requires a wide range of knowledge & skills to create a profitable market for farmers, a vibrant and diverse shopping experience for consumers, and a market that engages community partners. Market Managers have requested comprehensive training and we have heard your… Read More
Save the Date: VAFMA 7th Annual Conference, Nov. 13-15, 2019
Allie Vrtachnik November 29, 2018Save the Date: VAFMA 7th Annual Farmers Market Conference Shenandoah Region – Staunton, VA November 13 – 15, 2019 More info TBD. Read More
Virginia Resources
VAFMA Disaster Recovery Resources
Allie Vrtachnik September 26, 2018VAFMA Disaster Recovery Resources Includes: Documenting Disaster Losses What Help is Available for What Type of Disaster Losses? Disaster Unemployment Assistance (FEMA) Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs at a Glance Common Stages of Disaster Recovery Read More
Virginia Farmers Market Association Resources
Allie Vrtachnik March 29, 2018VAFMA has compiled and categorized highly useful resources for market managers and staff to aid in regulating and running market. Via on their website resources page, information, guides, tips, posts, and presentations are broken down into: Building Market Success Market Manager Development Food Access Impact Food Safety Outreach & Social Media Market Programs Read More
The Consumer & the Farmers Market: What the Research Shows Us
Stacy January 12, 2014This powerpoint presentation reviews Mid-Atlantic consumer attitudes and behaviors related to farmers markets. Includes distinguishing characteristics of farmers market shoppers in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Richmond, and New York City, as well as perceptions about what products are purchased and perceptions about what kinds of locally grown crops are available. Funding for the study was… Read More
