Local Farmers' Markets Accepting EBT Cards!

Farmers' markets across NYS are now accepting the EBT cards. EBT = Electronic Benefit Transfer; instead of the paper food stamp coupons that were used in the past, food stamps are now issued on EBT cards, which are used like ATM or debit cards.

Here are the farmers' market locations where EBT cards are accepted:

http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/ebt.htm

EBT cardholders can use their card at these farmers' markets to obtain wooden tokens, which are used to purchase food stamp eligible items. At the day's end, farmers redeem their tokens with the market manager.

This effective new system generates more business for farmers' markets, and more opportunities for food stamp recipients to purchase fresh, healthy and local food!