Slow Food USA
Non-profit promoting and facilitating local, seasonal eating

Local Harvest
National directory of farms and farmers’ markets

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Providing resources to assist everyone involved with Massachusetts farms

Market Umbrella
Non-profit providing tools and tips for markets, including marketshare, a free tool to measure the economic impact of your farmers’ market

The Food Project
Works to provide healthy food access and farming opportunities to improve communities

Mass Farmers Markets
This is a non-profit organization that offers support services to all farmers’ markets in Massachusetts and their communities to start new markets and strengthen existing markets. A market that registers as a member of Mass Farmers Markets receives a number of added benefits including a discount from FMFM’s market liability insurance. The membership dues were $100 for the year 2011.

Research

SNAP at Farmers’ Markets: Program Evaluation, 2011 MDAR

FAQ about the National Farmers Market Manager Survey, 2006 USDA

Overview of the various nutrition assistance programs, compiled by the USDA

Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and Local Produce, 2011 The Food Project

Affordability of Farmers’ Markets in Low-Income Boston Neighborhoods, by The Food Project

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