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Farmers' Markets
Massachusetts
Department of Food and Agriculture
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02115
617-626-1700
Farmers' markets offer fresh produce at supplier-direct prices and quality from July through November
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Eligibility |
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Income No income requirements. |
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Immigration There are no immigration restrictions. |
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Cost |
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| $ | Cost of food | |
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| No application is necessary. | ||
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To find out locations and times of farmers' markets, call the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture at 617-626-1700 or check the list on its website at www.state.ma.us/dfa/consumers/farmers_markets.pdf. (Adobe Acrobat required) |
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Tips |
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Go early to get the best quality. Go later to get cheaper prices. | |
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If you are on Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), you should receive vouchers/coupons for farmers' markets. | |
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Internet Resources |
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Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture-Farmers' Markets | |
| Includes list of Massachusetts farmers' markets and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | ||
| www.state.ma.us/dfa/markets/farmersmarkets | ||
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Farmers' Markets | |
| Includes information on farmers' markets around the country, with instructions on how to find farmers' markets in each state | ||
| www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets | ||
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Eat 5 A Day | |
| Click on "Programs" at the top of the page and then on "How to Shop" in the purple bar menu for information on how to buy fresh produce. | ||
| www.5aday.com | ||