Spring is officially here, and green vegetables are in abundance! To celebrate, let’s explore some of our favorite recipes that have healthy green ingredients. Green Smoothie: https://morefood.org/green-smoothie/ Green Basilla Dip:[…] Read More
Beets are officially in season in North Carolina! If you’ve ever struggled on deciding what to do with this plant/vegetable, then this blog is for you. Beets are a popular[…] Read More
The end of spring and beginning of summer is always my favorite time to buy fresh produce! Strawberry season is in full swing in North Carolina. You can find fresh[…] Read More
Ready to be a farmers’ market shopping pro? Here are some tips to get the most bang for your buck while supporting farmers and stocking up on delicious and nutritious foods.
Many farmers’ markets now accept SNAP/FNS Benefits. Using your EBT card to purchase fresh foods at the farmers’ market is not only easy, but it’s a great way to save money and support your community.
Below is a short video on how to use your EBT card to purchase fresh, local foods at a participating farmers’ market.
Here are some tips for finding a farmers’ market near you and to shop with confidence while saving big with EBT.
There are over 250 farmers markets in North Carolina, and these markets have a wide variety of fruits and vegetables grown locally in your community. If you haven’t stopped by[…] Read More
The North Carolina Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides coupons to seniors that can be used to purchase fresh produce at local farmers’ markets.
During the summer you can find a wide variety of seasonal produce in the grocery store and at farmers’ markets. One benefit of buying produce while it’s in season is that it often costs you less money. It always seems to taste better too!
