Benefits:

• Increased access to healthy, local food
• Coordinated by and with the local communities
• Held at a regular day and time
• Anyone can sell their locally grown or made items
• Nutrition and gardening education opportunities

• Identify who is interested in the project

• Determine who will take leadership roles

• Provide easy ways to be involved (pass out flyers, connect with partners, volunteer at the stand, etc.)

• Get to know people in the community and learn what they want from their farm stand (location, day, time).

• Gauge community interest in the farm stand with surveys (English and Spanish).

• Our staff team helps pilot for four weeks can help provide guidance and resources to help make your farm stand successful.

• Build relationships with farmers, volunteers, and customers.

• Make your farm stand self-sustaining with the help of weekly volunteers and stand managers.

• Tap into our continual support (coordinate with growers, train volunteers, and attend nutrition and gardening classes).