Extension
It Starts With Us
Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
84353 |
Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets) |
3898 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
7225 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
41855 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
5867 |
Farmers markets benefit producers, consumers, and communities. The Farmers Market Coalition explains that farmers markets preserve Americas rural livelihoods and farmland, stimulate local economies, increase access to fresh and nutritious foods, support healthy communities, and promote sustainability. During the COVID pandemic, with the disappearance of essential products from store shelves, local food sources were and are more important than ever. Eating local food means eating seasonally and f...
