activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 21
- Agricultural Scholarship Program Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsManages an agricultural scholarship endowment of nearly $12,000, established in 2015, which provides an annual $500 scholarship to students pursuing agricultural education at Yavapai College since 2016.
- Community Food Voucher Program Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides Feed Your Neighbors (FYN) food vouchers, funded by charitable donations and community partners, in $5 increments for purchasing food staples like vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and meat from market vendors.
- Distribute Feed Your Neighbors (FYN) food vouchers Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides Feed Your Neighbors (FYN) food vouchers in $5 increments, funded by charitable donations and community partners, for purchasing food staples like vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and meat from vendors.
- Facilitate food assistance programs Farmers Market Food Access ProgramsAccepts and processes various food assistance benefits including SNAP/EBT, WIC checks, Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons, and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (SUN Bucks). The market also participates in the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program, providing a dollar-for-dollar match for SNAP dollars to purchase Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables with an unlimited match amount.
- Facilitate food assistance programs at the market Farmers Market Food Access ProgramsAccepts and processes various food assistance benefits including SNAP/EBT, WIC checks, Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons, and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (SUN Bucks) benefits. The organization also provides a $1 for $1 match for SNAP dollars through the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program for Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables, and offers Feed Your Neighbors (FYN) food vouchers for purchasing food staples.
- Food Assistance Program Participation Farmers Market Food Access ProgramsFacilitates access to fresh, local food by accepting SNAP/EBT, WIC checks, and participating in the Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Double Up Food Bucks Arizona (DFBA). This includes providing $1 tokens for EBT cardholders, matching SNAP dollars for Arizona-grown produce, and distributing FMNP coupons to eligible low-income seniors and WIC beneficiaries.
- Market Currency and Information ServicesOffers credit/debit tokens in $1 or $5 values for use at all vendor booths, operates a gift certificate program, and provides resources and information at their Information Booth to help community members access food and manage household expenses.
- Market Sustainability Initiatives Zero Waste Event & Market OperationsImplements various sustainability practices at the market, including providing compost, recycling, and landfill bins with volunteer-sorted waste, using reusable wheat straw plates for prepared food vendors, banning styrofoam, and offering reusable tote bags and metal straws.
- Offer community resource information Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionOffers resources and information at their Information Booth to help community members access food and manage household expenses.
- Offer market gift certificates and tokensOperates a gift certificate program redeemable for tokens and offers credit/debit tokens in $1 or $5 values, which can be used at all vendor booths for any items, including crafts.
- Offer market tokens and gift certificatesOperates a gift certificate program and offers credit/debit tokens in $1 or $5 values, purchasable at the Information Booth, which can be used at all vendor booths for any items, including crafts.
- Operate Year-Round Farmers Markets Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates year-round farmers markets in Prescott on Saturdays, featuring over 60 vendors offering fresh produce, meats, eggs, and locally crafted artisan foods to thousands of customers weekly. The market runs from 7:30am to 12:00pm from April through October, and from 9:30am to 12:30pm from November through March.
- Operate a year-round farmers market Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates a year-round farmers market in Prescott on Saturdays with over 60 vendors, attracting thousands of customers for fresh produce, meats, eggs, and locally crafted artisan foods. The market runs from 7:30am to 12:00pm from April through October, and from 9:30am to 12:30pm from November through March.
- Operate year-round farmers markets Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates year-round farmers markets in Prescott on Saturdays with over 60 vendors, attracting thousands of customers for fresh produce, meats, eggs, and locally crafted artisan foods. Market hours are 7:30am-12:00pm from April to October and 9:30am-12:30pm from November to March.
- Promote sustainability at the market Zero Waste Event & Market OperationsImplements sustainability practices at the market by providing compost, recycling, and landfill bins with volunteer sorting, offering reusable wheat straw plates to vendors, banning styrofoam since November 2022, and selling metal straws and offering free reusable tote bags.
- Promote sustainability at the market Zero Waste Event & Market OperationsImplements sustainability practices at the market by providing compost, recycling, and landfill bins with volunteer sorting, offering reusable wheat straw plates to vendors, banning styrofoam, and selling metal straws and offering free reusable tote bags.
- Provide agricultural scholarships Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsManages an agricultural scholarship endowment of nearly $12,000, established in 2015, which provides an annual $500 scholarship to students pursuing agricultural education at Yavapai College since 2016.
- Provide agricultural scholarships Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsEstablished an agricultural scholarship endowment of nearly $12,000 in 2015, which provides an annual $500 scholarship to students pursuing agricultural education at Yavapai College.
- Provide community resource information Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionOffers resources and information at their Information Booth to help community members access food and manage household expenses.
- Provide seasonal crop information Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsProvides seasonal crop information based on input from local farmers in Yavapai County and other Arizona counties.
- Seasonal Crop Information Dissemination Agricultural and Conservation CommunicationsProvides seasonal crop information based on input from local farmers in Yavapai County and other Arizona counties.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Climate-responsive planning seasonal_climate-responsive_farmingThe organization uses climate-responsive, season-based planning for crop availability, rather than fixed calendar dates, to align with natural agricultural cycles.
- Climate-responsive planning seasonal_climate-responsive_farmingThe organization uses climate-responsive, season-based planning for crop availability rather than fixed calendar dates, which aligns with environmental sustainability efforts and supports local agriculture.
- Community engagement and consumer education on food systems community_engagementBuilds community and promotes informed consumer choices by fostering direct farmer-consumer relationships, educating the public about food origins, and supporting agricultural education through partnerships with institutions like Yavapai College.
- Ensure market safety safety_first_policyThe organization prioritizes the physical safety of customers and the safety of vendors' food products by implementing safety protocols, such as not allowing pets at the market with the exception of ADA service dogs.
- Ensure market safety safety_first_policyThe organization prioritizes the physical safety of customers and the safety of vendors' food products at the market, implementing policies such as not allowing pets with the exception of ADA service dogs.
- Expanding food access through nutrition incentive programs food_access_programIncreases access to fresh, locally grown produce for low-income populations by participating in federal and state nutrition programs like FMNP and SNAP, and by offering matching incentive programs such as Double Up Food Bucks to stretch food dollars.
- Foster community engagement and consumer education community_building_and_educationThe organization builds community by facilitating direct interaction between farmers and consumers, which helps improve the quality and nutritional value of local produce. It also serves as an educational forum for consumers about local food, encouraging informed purchasing decisions and an understanding of food origins, including seasonal shopping.
- Foster community health and education community_engagement_and_educationThe organization prioritizes public health, builds community by connecting farmers and consumers directly, and provides an educational forum for consumers about local food. This includes encouraging seasonal shopping and supporting agricultural skill development for students.
- Increase access to affordable local food food_access_programsThe organization participates in programs like the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Double Up Food Bucks to enable eligible seniors, WIC participants, and SNAP recipients to purchase fresh, Arizona-grown produce, thereby alleviating food insecurity and ensuring access to nutritious food.
- Increase access to fresh, local food food_access_programsThe organization participates in programs like the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Double Up Food Bucks to enable eligible seniors, WIC participants, and SNAP recipients to purchase fresh, Arizona-grown produce, thereby alleviating food insecurity and ensuring continued access to healthy food for the community.
- Producer-only market model to strengthen local agriculture producer-only_market_modelOperates as a producer-only market requiring vendors to grow, raise, or use Arizona-grown ingredients, with preference for Yavapai County producers, to support small-scale farmers, ensure product origin transparency, and strengthen the regional food system.
- Promote environmental sustainability zero_waste_initiativesThe organization focuses on reducing market waste and supporting local agriculture to mitigate and adapt to climate change. This includes aiming for zero-waste events through waste sorting, providing reusable dishware, banning styrofoam, and encouraging customers to adopt sustainable practices by bringing their own reusable items.
- Promote environmental sustainability and waste reduction zero_waste_initiativesThe organization focuses on reducing market waste and supporting local agriculture to mitigate and adapt to climate change. This includes aiming for a zero-waste event through waste sorting, providing reusable dishware, banning styrofoam, and encouraging customers to bring their own reusable items.
- Safety-first market operations safety_first_policyPrioritizes the physical safety of customers and the integrity of food products by enforcing safety protocols such as prohibiting pets (except ADA service animals) and maintaining safe market conditions.
- Seasonal and climate-responsive farming and shopping seasonal_climate-responsive_farmingUses season-based, climate-responsive planning for crop availability and encourages shoppers to buy seasonally to ensure freshness, support sustainable farming practices, and align consumer behavior with regional growing cycles.
- Support for agricultural producers and local food system development agricultural_producer_supportStrengthens the local food economy by providing marketing opportunities for Arizona producers, advocating for supportive policies and funding, and serving as a business incubator for small farmers and ranchers.
- Support local agriculture and food systems producer_only_market_modelThe organization operates as a producer-only market, requiring vendors to grow or raise all products within Arizona, with preference given to Yavapai County farmers and ranchers. This approach supports local agriculture, provides alternative marketing opportunities for producers, acts as a business incubator, and aims to expand the local food system.
- Support local agriculture and food systems producer_only_market_modelThe organization operates as a producer-only market, requiring vendors to grow or raise all products within Arizona, or use a percentage of Arizona-grown ingredients, with preference given to Yavapai County farmers and ranchers. This approach supports local agriculture, provides alternative marketing opportunities for producers, acts as a business incubator, and aims to expand the local food system.
- Zero-waste and environmental sustainability initiatives zero-waste_initiativesReduces environmental impact by implementing zero-waste practices such as waste sorting, banning styrofoam, promoting reusable dishware, and encouraging customers to bring reusable items to minimize waste and support climate resilience.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Prescott Farmers Market
A weekly market providing a direct sales venue for local farmers and producers to sell fresh produce, prepared foods, and artisanal products to the community.
relationships · 30
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Government — Provides information and resources related to Nutrition Assistance (NA) and Cash Assistance benefits, including application processing and verification requirements.
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Board member Laurel Herrmann has volunteered with the Arizona Department of Education as an Education Surrogate.
- Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program Partner — Approved farmers market for the program, distributing coupons to eligible low-income seniors and WIC beneficiaries.
- Bat Conservation International Partner — Board member Steve Walker previously served as Executive Director of Bat Conservation International.
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters Partner — Board member Laurel Herrmann has volunteered for Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
- DFBA Partner — Participates in the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program.
- DIGNITY HEALTH, YRMC Partner — Hosts the Prescott Farmers Market in its Miller Valley Parking Lot.
- Delicious Earth Farm Partner — Earl Duque, a board member, runs Delicious Earth Farm and sells products at the Prescott Farmers Market.
- Department of Economic Security Government — Administers the Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Arizona.
- Double Up Food Bucks Arizona Partner — Participates in the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program to match SNAP dollars for purchasing fresh produce.
- Double Up Food Bucks Arizona Partner — Participates in the program to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for SNAP dollars.
- FMNP Government — Participates in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
- Gato Community Gives Partner — Board member JoAnne Chaffeur is on the advisory committee for Gato Community Gives.
- Highlands Center for Natural History Partner — Board member Jules Galan serves as the Education Manager at the Highlands Center for Natural History.
- Pinnacle Prevention Partner — Administers the Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Arizona.
- Prescott Community Compost Project Partner — Board member Earl Duque volunteers with Prescott Community Compost Project.
- Prescott Food Tour Partner — Board member Brenda Cusick is the owner and lead guide of Prescott Food Tour.
- Prescott Mile High Middle School Partner — Board member Kat Van Demark is a full-time teacher at Prescott Mile High Middle School.
- Prescott Slow Foods Partner — Board member Earl Duque volunteers with Prescott Slow Foods.
- Prescott Western Heritage Foundation Partner — Board member Brenda Cusick previously served on the Board of Directors of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation.
- Real Hope, Inc. Partner — Board member JoAnne Chaffeur has volunteered for Real Hope, Inc. (food rescue).
- The Eatery at Yavapai College Partner — Collaborates with Prescott Farmers Market as a vendor providing healthy, sustainable, scratch-made food
- The Launch Pad Partner — Board member Laurel Herrmann has volunteered for The Launch Pad.
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Board member Steve Walker previously served as Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy for various domestic and international programs of The Nature Conservancy.
- Theodore’s Fine Foods Partner — Kat Van Demark, a board member, owns Theodore’s Fine Foods and sells products at the Prescott Farmers Market.
- USDA Funder — Funds the Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).
- USDA Government — The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a USDA program.
- Yavapai College Partner — Relocated the farmers market to the college's parking lot in 2005 and established an agricultural scholarship endowment through the Yavapai College Foundation.
- Yavapai College Foundation Partner — Invests fees from the Prescott Farmers Market into an agricultural scholarship endowment.
- Yavapai Food Neighbors Project Partner — Board member JoAnne Chaffeur is a neighborhood coordinator for the Yavapai Food Neighbors Project.