Of the more than 300 farmers markets in Michigan, almost half accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits via the Michigan Bridge Card. Once a farmers market begins accepting SNAP, one of their biggest challenges is creating awareness among SNAP clients in their community that the market accepts this form of payment.
If you or the organization you work for wishes to aid farmers markets in their outreach efforts to SNAP clients, this webinar is for you!
SNAP Outreach Webinar: How Your Agency or Organization Can Promote SNAP Acceptance at Farmers Markets on Tuesday, April 29 from 10 – 11 am
Learning Objectives:
* Participants will learn how to find farmers markets in their community and to identify whether or not they accept SNAP benefits
* Participants will become aware of tools and resources available to farmers markets to aid in outreach to SNAP clients
* Participants will learn to identify tools and resources their organization can offer farmers markets to assist in their outreach efforts
* Participants will be able to identify ways in which they can partner with farmers markets to increase healthy food access.
To attend the webinar, you will need access to the internet to view the presentation and speakers on your computer to listen. This webinar is free to participants. Funding for this webinar is provided by the Michigan Department of Community Health. Registration is required.
You can register today at http://mifma.org/events/snap-
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