Allison Milchling, Eat Fresh Maryland Coordinator Maryland Farmers Market Conference February 28, 2013.

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Allison Milchling, Eat Fresh Maryland Coordinator Maryland Farmers Market Conference February 28, 2013

About: Eat Fresh Maryland was established in 2010 and is a partnership of nearly 30 farmers markets, non-profits, and government agencies. We are the first statewide effort to expand federal nutrition benefits redemption at farmers markets.

Partners: Farmers markets in 8 counties 10 Baltimore City farmers markets including Waverly and JFX Maryland Hunger Solutions University of Maryland Extension Maryland Department of Agriculture Future Harvest SMADC

Goals: Expand food access for low-income Maryland residents Increase revenue for local farmers Foster development of best practices and amongst farmers market managers

Benefits: Better access an additional revenue stream for a broader customer base Share best practices developed by markets throughout the state Collect data to leverage funding opportunities for a broader network Utilize a branded and recognizable network identity Stay up to date by joining our Google Group listserv

EBT Sales Comparison For June - October: 2011 Total = $31, Total = $59,409 87% increase

For June - October 2011 Total = $4, Total = $30, % increase WIC FVC Sales Comparison

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How we help: Provide banners, materials, and resources for your market, vendors, and shoppers Host free regional and statewide workshops Help facilitate partnerships with local WIC/DHR/DHS offices Provide assistance in accepting SNAP/EBT

To find out more: Allison Milchling Eat Fresh Maryland Network Coordinator