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FARMERS' MARKET PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK STATE
Supporting New York Farmers and Promoting Fresh, Healthy Food Statewide
In the past decade, the number of farmers' markets in New York State has grown at a rapid rate, and new markets are created all the time. Today, New York has more than 400 farmers’ markets, 250 farm stands, and 10 mobile markets. The Department supports the state’s network of farmers’ markets through programs that expand sales, promote improved nutrition, and help increase consumption of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. These programs enhance the many important economic, educational, and social benefits that farmers' markets bring to their communities, like offering a marketplace for farmers to sell their products and providing healthy, local foods to consumers.
Connect with Markets
Farmers Interested in Selling at Markets
Attention farmers! As you get ready for 2023, we would love to hear from you to see whether you would be interested in selling at additional farmers’ markets. This form is a tool we developed in efforts to connect farmers with farmers’ markets who are looking for additional farmers to come to their market. This form is for any farmer who would like to be contacted by a manager of a farmers’ market. Any information provided will be made publicly available on the Department’s website and promoted to market managers. Enter your information using this link:
Sanitary Guidance
Food Safety at Farmers' Markets
The Department regulates vendors at farmers’ markets to ensure compliance with New York State food sanitation requirements and to ensure that food is not adulterated or misbranded as outlined in Article 17 of Agriculture and Markets Law. This includes vendors selling raw agricultural products, such as produce and eggs, and processed, packaged foods, such as baked goods and preserved foods.
Consumer Benefits at Farmers' Markets
Increasing Access to Fresh Food in Underserved Communities
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
FMNP supports improved nutrition through education and promotion.
Seniors who are low-income may be eligible to receive SFMNP coupons.
Some women and children up to the age of five are eligible for WIC FMNP coupons...
FreshConnect Checks Program
FreshConnect was designed to support SNAP consumers and local farmers.
SNAP recipients may use their benefits at a participating farmers’ market.
Veterans and service members may be eligible to receive FreshConnect Checks.