Category: Farmer Spotlight

  • USDA Renews Support for MarketLink Through 2028

    USDA Renews Support for MarketLink Through 2028

    Under the 2025 agreement, the MarketLink program, managed by FFAB, will continue to offer the following: This marks the first cooperative agreement between NAFMNP and the USDA that covers all aspects of MarketLink’s services and TotilPay’s technology development under a single framework. A unified administrative, technological, and operational framework will ensure a more seamless experience…

  • How to Use the USDA’s “SNAP Retailer Locator” Map

    How to Use the USDA’s “SNAP Retailer Locator” Map

    Open the map (this is best viewed on a computer). Enter your ZIP Code or full address, then click the magnifying glass icon to search. By default, the search covers a 5-mile radius. You can adjust this by moving the slider: Next, click on “Select Filters to apply.”  The arrow on the right will change…

  • Your SNAP Benefits During the Government Shutdown and The Changes Ahead

    Your SNAP Benefits During the Government Shutdown and The Changes Ahead

    Updated October 13, 2025 We’ve gathered key information and resources to help you understand how the government shutdown and recent federal policy changes may affect your SNAP benefits. The official documents are long and detailed, so below is a clear summary of what matters most for your household. SNAP and the Government Shutdown Source: mRelief…

  • Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs 101 Guide

    Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs 101 Guide

    There are many Nutrition Assistance Programs. Keeping track of the different programs can be difficult. We created this guide to explain government nutrition programs that can benefit you and your family. A good first place to start is the FNS Contacts webpage. Use the search filters on the left to find specific programs, tribal, state/territory,…

  • Five Tips to Getting Started at the Farmers Markets

    Five Tips to Getting Started at the Farmers Markets

    Stepping into a farmers market for the first time can be an exciting experience, especially when you realize how much fresh, local food you can access using your SNAP EBT benefits. We want to make sure you absolutely love it and keep coming back for more! Farmers markets are fantastic places to find the freshest…