Evaluating Barriers to SNAP/EBT Acceptance in Farmers Markets: A Survey of Farmers

Stress in farmers: a survey of farmers in England and Wales.

OBJECTIVES To investigate potential sources of stress for farmers in England and Wales METHOD A postal questionnaire was sent to a randomly selected group of 800 members of the National Farmers' Union and 200 members of the Farmers' Union of Wales. RESULTS 500 questionnaires (51%) were returned completed between October 1995 and March 1996. Farmers had problems with record keeping and paper...

Survey of food safety practices on small to medium-sized farms and in farmers markets.

As produce consumption has increased, so have foodborne disease outbreaks associated with fresh produce. Little research has addressed food safety practices used on small to medium-sized farms selling locally or in farmers markets. This study evaluated current food safety practices used by farmers on small to medium-sized farms and managers of farmers markets in Georgia, Virginia, and South Car...

Increasing Access to Farmers Markets for Beneficiaries of Nutrition Assistance: Evaluation of the Farmers Market Access Project

INTRODUCTION Increased acceptance of nutrition benefits at farmers markets could improve access to nutritious foods for low-income shoppers. The objective of this study was to evaluate a pilot project to increase participation by farmers markets and their vendors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (...

Evaluating the Economic Impact of Farmers’ Markets Using an Opportunity Cost Framework

Farmers’ markets presumably benefit local economies through enhanced retention of local dollars. Unlike other studies, the net impact of farmers’ markets on the West Virginia economy is examined. Producer survey results are used in estimating annual direct sales ($1.725 million). Using an IMPLAN-based input-output model, gross impacts are 119 jobs (69 full-time equivalent jobs) and $2.389 milli...

New Markets in Smallholder Farmers in Kenya’s Kiambu West District