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IFMA Barnraiser Campaign

August 11 Blog, Featured no comments
Help grow local food access in Illinois by connecting the farmers market community to resources, education, and training! Support the Illinois Farmers Market Association (IFMA) Barnraiser Campaign.  Click here to check o...
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LINK Up Illinois Grants Available

August 11 Blog, Featured no comments
It may be August, but there is still time left to apply for grants to help support your farmers market.  LINK Up Illinois is accepting applications for the following grants. 1.The Farmers Market SNAP Support Grant. Provi...
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SNAP/Link Acceptance in 2016

July 31 Blog no comments
Not sure which markets accept SNAP or Link benefits in Illinois?  Check out the 2016 Guide To Illinois Farmers Markets With Information About Farmers Markets Accepting WIC and Senior Coupons and Offering Double Value Cou...
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2016 Summer Webinar Series

June 30 Blog no comments
2016 Summertime Webinar Series Provided in partnership with Urbana Market at the Square, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Morton Grove Farmers Market, Green City Market, Illinois Farmers Market Association, and University ...
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Accept SNAP in 2016

March 24 Blog no comments
Begin Accepting SNAP at Your Market for the 2016 Season. It’s not too late!  And funds and grants are available!  Webinar series has been recorded and is available below. Click here for SNAP Webinars, Part 1 and Pa...
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IFMA Receives Lumpkin Family Foundation Grant

September 21 Blog no comments
IFMA Receives Lumpkin Family Foundation Grant The Illinois Farmers Market Association (IFMA) was awarded a grant of $6,500 to support its pilot project, “Increasing WIC FMNP checks redemption at East Central Illinois Far...
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A New Chapter Begins…

September 21 Blog no comments
A New Chapter Begins… It is with heavy and thankful hearts that the Illinois Farmers Market Association Board of Directors announce the upcoming retirement of our executive director and co-founder, Pat Stieren. Pat has s...