All posts tagged: farmers market

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.

It’s summer, and one of the best parts is the abundance of fresh, flavorful, produce.  I have learned nothing beats a locally grown peach handpicked from a farmer’s bountiful display[…] Read More

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!

Not all farmers markets accept FNS/SNAP benefits, but quite a few do, and the list is growing every day.  To find out if your local farmers’ market accepts these benefits,[…] Read More