Assessing the SNAP Consumer Environment at Farmers Markets

Authors

Gabrielle C. Young, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Sarah Misyak, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Meredith Ledlie Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Natalie E. Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Elena Serrano, Virginia TechFollow

Volume

61

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.01.20

Abstract

The SNAP at Farmers Market Environmental Assessment was developed as a tool for market managers to examine SNAP participant accessibility for redeeming SNAP benefits at farmers markets. By completing the SNAP at Farmers Market Environmental Assessment, the tool can serve as a guide for providing practical next steps for market improvement. Extension practitioners and researchers, including SNAP-Ed staff, can use the assessment tool to support policy, systems, and environment change efforts that promote access to local, high-quality foods by SNAP consumers, the redemption of SNAP benefits, and potentially increased sales at farmers markets.

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Recommended Citation

Young, G. C., Misyak, S., Ledlie Johnson, M., Martin, N. E., & Serrano, E. (2023). Assessing the SNAP Consumer Environment at Farmers Markets. The Journal of Extension, 61(1), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.01.20