Sunday, January 31st, almost 100 farmers’ market folks will be descending on the Maple Hill Inn in Hallowell from all corners of the state. More than 30 presenters will be speaking on 16 various topics, plus a USDA representative will be on hand to answer questions about the SNAP program and sign farms up for […]
Blog entries by Leigh Hallett
SNAP Promotional Materials
January 27, 2016 CategoriesHere’s a simple poster you can customize easily. (We hope to have more soon!) Generic SNAP Outreach Poster 2015 Here are some sample materials from other markets: 2015 Lewiston Farmers Market Summer Poster How to use food stamps flier Lewiston Farmers Market SNAP Outreach Poster 2014 with coupon – Lewiston SNAP Outreach Rack Card POLAND […]
How to grow your EBT program – links to articles and tips
January 27, 2016 CategoriesResources EBT at Your Farmers’ Market: 7 Steps to Success – Project for Public Spaces Tips from the USDA about promoting SNAP at the market. Farmers’ Market Coalition – Snap Guide for Farmers’ Markets SNAP at Farmers’ Markets – USDA Handbook (2010) Double Value Coupon Program – Wholesome Wave Adaptable poster and postcard to promote EBT. […]
Merchant Service Providers
January 27, 2016 CategoriesThe following are some of the options for service providers to process Electronic Benefit Transfer payments. (This is just a starting point; there are certainly other options out there!) Dharma https://www.dharmamerchantservices.com/ [email protected] Toll-free: (866) 615-5157 Markets affiliated with MFFM can obtain point of sale devices for the discounted price of $500 (a $150 reduction). The discounted […]
Scrip and Receipt Systems at Farmers’ Markets
January 26, 2016 CategoriesWhen SNAP recipients shop at a retail store, they gather their purchases, then pay at the cash register with their EBT card. Farmers’ markets are a bit more challenging, since each farmer is essentially a different “shop”. Maine markets use different techniques to manage EBT payments. Below are definitions from the two most common systems. […]