Your benefits will go further at the farmers market when you shop smart. Before heading to market, make a list just like you were going to a grocery store. You’ll be amazed at what you can get at the farmers market! It’s not just fruits and vegetables: Your EBT/Food Stamp/SNAP card is accepted on the following items available at most markets:

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Plants and seeds that Grow Food (many are surprised to know this!)
• Breads
• Meat, Fish, Poultry
• Dairy Products
• Maple and Honey Products
• Seeds and Plants that Produce Foods
• Baked Goods: Wrapped, Labeled and Intended for Home Consumption
• Jams, Sauces, Soups, Etc.

Also, spend time familiarizing yourself with what’s freshest at your local farmers market by using our separate fruit and vegetable seasonality charts, organized by month.

Prep Tips

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