NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK
AUGUST 4-10, 2024
Public and land-grant universities across the U.S. help provide communities with access to farm-fresh, healthy foods through local farmers markets.
Photo courtesy of Diana Broadaway, Farmers Market Coalition.
1890 University Farmers Market Pilot Programs
Though fruits and vegetables are a key component to a healthy diet, many college students rely on fast food and other unhealthy food options due to affordability and ease of access. On-campus farmers markets are a viable way to introduce fresh foods back to students' diets. Thanks to a new partnership from Farmers Market Coalition and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, three 1890 land-grant universities were selected to host on-campus farmers markets as part of the 1890 University Farmers Market Pilot program.
Fighting food deserts with farmers markets
Photo courtesy of Merritt Melancon, University of Georgia.
Photo courtesy of Merritt Melancon, University of Georgia.
Fighting food deserts with farmers markets
NOURISHING COMMUNITIES WITH SNAP-ED
Did you know that many farmers markets accept SNAP payments? Land-grant universities support families and communities in need through SNAP-Education programs.
SNAP-Ed equips SNAP participants with the information they need to make healthy food choices; prepare and store food safely; and engage in other behaviors that improve health and quality of life.
NOURISHING COMMUNITIES WITH SNAP-ED
Did you know that many farmers markets accept SNAP payments? Land-grant universities support families and communities in need through SNAP-Education programs.
SNAP-Ed equips SNAP participants with the information they need to make healthy food choices; prepare and store food safely; and engage in other behaviors that improve health and quality of life.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Results from two surveys — one targeting farmers market leaders and the other distributed to Wisconsin residents — show how local food markets promote communication that builds civic engagement.
BUY, COOK, EAT LOCAL: COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
PENN STATE
Learning how to cook healthy food using farm fresh ingredients may help people improve their diets. An innovative program that Penn State Extension educators launched in partnership with local farmers markets is lowering barriers to healthy eating by introducing people to fresh produce and other local foods.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
UNH scientists are studying methods to better connect farmers to markets and consumers, and examining ways of improving local food access for New Hampshire communities.
Photo courtesy of University of Georgia.
MOBILE MARKET BRINGS FREE VEGETABLES TO FOOD DESERTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market visits food deserts in Georgia. Participants receive a nutrition class, food preparation demonstration, and a bag of fresh in-season produce, all for no charge.
FARMERS MARKETS ADD BENEFITS TO COMMUNITY
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
One of summertime’s treats in the South is the prevalence of farmers markets, community social events that allow shoppers to leave with a variety of fresh, local fruits, vegetables and other goods. MSU Extension supports farmers markets in a variety of ways, such as providing research-based information and other resources.
FARMERS MARKET WEEK HONORS CONTRIBUTIONS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Arkansas' farmers markets play a crucial role in supporting the agricultural economy while improving access to fresh produce in rural communities.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
FARMERS MARKETS AS COMMUNITY BUILDERS
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Results from two surveys — one targeting farmers market leaders and the other distributed to Wisconsin residents — show how local food markets promote communication that builds civic engagement.
BUY, COOK, EAT LOCAL: COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
PENN STATE
Learning how to cook healthy food using farm fresh ingredients may help people improve their diets. An innovative program that Penn State Extension educators launched in partnership with local farmers markets is lowering barriers to healthy eating by introducing people to fresh produce and other local foods.
REDUCING BARRIERS TO LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
UNH scientists are studying methods to better connect farmers to markets and consumers, and examining ways of improving local food access for New Hampshire communities.
MOBILE MARKET BRINGS FREE VEGETABLES TO FOOD DESERTS
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market visits food deserts in Georgia. Participants receive a nutrition class, food preparation demonstration, and a bag of fresh in-season produce, all for no charge.
FARMERS MARKETS ADD BENEFITS TO COMMUNITY
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
One of summertime’s treats in the South is the prevalence of farmers markets, community social events that allow shoppers to leave with a variety of fresh, local fruits, vegetables and other goods. MSU Extension supports farmers markets in a variety of ways, such as providing research-based information and other resources.
FARMERS MARKET WEEK HONORS CONTRIBUTIONS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Arkansas' farmers markets play a crucial role in supporting the agricultural economy while improving access to fresh produce in rural communities.