San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Nutrition Program
Farmers’ Markets

If you are a local farmer or are connected to a farmer’s market, please fill out the Partnership Interest Form to see how we can work together.

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Conduct special fruit and vegetable
games and contests for kids
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Provide take-home materials for
kids and parents
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Conduct cooking demonstrations,
taste tests, and market tours
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Offer farmers and market managers
as guest speakers for schools and
youth groups
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Provide fruit and vegetable donations to schools/youth groups
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Accept WIC coupons and EBT cards at your market to help low-income families purchase fruits and vegetables

And join forces with other Children’s Power Play! Campaign partners to encourage more low-income families to visit the farmers’ market.

Partnering with local farmers’ markets is a great
way to encourage the consumption of fresh fruits
and vegetables, support our local farmers, and
teach kids about where their food comes from. 
Some ways that farmers’ markets can help to
support the Children’s Power Play! Campaign are:
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Principal funding is from the USDA Food Stamp Program through the Network for a Healthy California, which is an initiative of the California Department of Public Health. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with limited incomes that can help them buy nutritious foods for a better diet. For information, call 1-888-328-3483.