Farmers Market season blossoms, bringing farm-fresh food to a city near you
Farmers Market season is finally upon us with some markets beginning as soon as the first week of May. So, grab your reusable bags, get outside in the sunny spring weather, pick up some locally grown produce, and cook a healthy, delicious meal while supporting your local farmers! With warmer weather ahead of us comes […]
Applications for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program now open
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County is accepting applications for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). SFMNP provides eligible low-income seniors with a free $80 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets, farm stores, and farm stands. To learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements, and to apply easily online, […]
It’s Farmers Market Season in Snohomish County!
EDMONDS, Wash., May 15, 2022 – Farmers and vendors are propping up their canopies across Snohomish County once again as most weekly markets begin in May. The sun came out this Saturday as vendors from Snohomish, Skagit, and Jefferson County opened up shop in Downtown Edmonds, where 5th Ave runs between Main and Bell Streets, […]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for 2022
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 5, 2022 – Snohomish County announces that applications for the 2022 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are being accepted! SFMNP provides eligible low-income seniors with vouchers worth at minimum $40 to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets or farm stands, subject to availability. To learn more about […]
June declared Snohomish County Farmers Market Month
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 25, 2021 – June has been declared Snohomish County Farmers Market Month by the Snohomish County Council and Snohomish County Executive, encouraging all Snohomish County residents and businesses to support local farmers and Farmers Markets in their community this summer. Snohomish County has a rich history of farming and agriculture since […]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is back!
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County has announced the seasonal return of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The United States Department of Agriculture‘s (USDA) grant program provides age 60+ and income-eligible Snohomish County seniors with 10 $4 voucher checks to exchange for locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables from participating […]
Sprouts Farmers Market continues to provide food and essentials to the Lynnwood Community
Sprouts Farmers Market continues to provide food and essentials to the Lynnwood CommunityBy Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Sprouts Farmers Market hopes to provide customers with healthy food and essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re eager to provide you and your families access to the healthy grocery essentials you need during these unprecedented times as […]
Application period for Community Sponsorship Initiative grants now open
Snohomish County—Executive Dave Somers today announced that the Snohomish County Office of Social Justice (OSJ) is accepting applications for its community sponsorship initiative. The initiative provides up to $5,000 in financial support to organizations working to advance efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is the first of four funding rounds in 2024. “Snohomish […]
Interns share their summer experience in WM Recycle Corps
SNOHOMISH, COUNTY, Wash., August 17, 2023—At a recent Farmers Market in Arlington, college environmental sciences interns Katie Lynch and Martine Pfefferwright spoke face-to-face with kids about the value of recycling, while chatting with residents about the benefits that composting offers homeowners and the local waste stream. “Getting to work at events educating the community and […]
Kids Health & Safety Fair at Legion Park in Arlington on May 13
ARLINGTON, Wash., May 11, 2023—Coming this Saturday, May 13, the Kids Health and Safety Fair at the Arlington Farmers Market is focusing on water safety. Free fitted life jackets will be available for kids ages 18 and under, while supplies last. The child must be present to receive a life jacket. Kids can bring their […]
