Georgia Farmers Market Locations Map and Directory: 126 Local Frugal Food Sources

 CREDIT 

Of course cash is king at all Georgia Flea Markets and Farmers Markets, so you can't go wrong by bringing plenty of greenbacks with you.

But if credit cards are accepted, besides the benefit of cashback rewards and a Federal law which limits your losses due to fraudulent credit card transactions to only $50, there may also be protection through your credit card company against disputed charges or quality of goods. Many credit cards include automatic benefits such as free warranty extensions, price comparison refunds, and insurance against losses or defects. Check your credit card company's website for benefits descriptions. It's wise to consider the added protections and cashback rewards you may get by simply charging a big ticket item like furniture, tools, or antiques on your credit card.

So plastic may be the way to go in some cases. Just try to pay off the balance monthly, so you never pay the high interest costs!

 WIC 

WIC or "Women, Infants, and Children Program" is a Federal assistance program for postpartum non-breast-feeding, breastfeeding, or low-income women or infants and children (up to 5 years old) found to be at risk for nutritional deficiency.

Your Georgia WIC agency may provide nutrition education, health care referrals, or supplemental food vouchers ("WIC Cash Value Vouchers") good at your local Flea or Farmers Market via your state's WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

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FAQs about the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program


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 SFMNP 

SFMNP or "Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program" is a Federally funded nutrition program designed to assist low-income senior citizens (generally 60+ years of age).

Your Georgia SFMNP agency provides qualifying seniors with coupons that can be used at eligible community supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, or Farmers Markets in Georgia for purchase of "fresh, unprocessed, and nutritious fresh-cut herbs, honey, fruits, and vegetables."

Non-eligible items include: wild rice, molasses, maple syrup, cidar, nuts in any form, dried herbs, dried fruits & vegetables, and potted herb plants, vegetable plants, or fruit plants.

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Only state agency authorized farmers markets, road-side stands, and CSA's may accept or redeem SFMNP coupons. Individuals reselling produce grown by others do not qualify to accept or redeem SFMNP coupons.

Contact your SFMNP participating state agency if you would like to inquire about getting a farmers market, road-side stand, or CSA program qualified for SFMNP participation.

 SNAP 

SNAP or "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" (formerly the Food Stamp Program) puts healthy food within reach for 28 million people each month via an EBT card used to purchase food at most grocery stores.

Through nutrition education partners, SNAP helps clients learn to make healthy eating and active lifestyle choices.