Resources

Seasonal Produce

If you are interested in eating produce during its most flavorful and nutritious time of the year, use this link to explore what’s in season. Fill your shelves with the best-tasting produce year-round.

Massachusetts Farmers Markets

Use the Mass Farmers Markets map below to find farmers markets across Massachusetts. You can search by town or county, and choose a day of the week. In addition, you can also search by nutrition programs - for example to find markets that take HIP or have a SNAP match.

Farmers Markets with Food Assistance - Belmont Farmers Market

“All of these markets accept SNAP, but only some have a match. Many have vendors who provide HIP benefits. We believe that this information is accurate. Check each market’s website, or ask at each market for details.”

Local Ingredient Resource Guide

The local food scene (defined here as the Northeast in general, and more specifically, New England) is vibrant, diverse, and dynamic. If there is something specifically you are looking for and don’t find a resource here, ask us. If we don’t know, we will try to find it.

Virtual Farmers Market Meet Up

Mass Farmers Markets and SBN’s Local Food Program are proud to collaborate on a project to help market managers and vendors find each other! Below are three links that will take you to Farmers Market Resources on Mass Farmers Market website. (1) The first link will take you to find more INFORMATION about the lists; If you want to be ADDED to the lists, (2) the second link will take you to the registration of vendors looking to sell at farmers markets, and the (3) final link will take you to the farmers markets looking for vendors registration for the summer 2024 season. Use the “Filter” function to to narrow down the list - for example, by day of the week, product, or geographical region. Click on any entry for expanded details, including social media and contact info.

(1) Link to the Farmers Market and Vendor lists

(2) Vendors looking to sell at farmers markets - click here to be added to the list

(3) Farmers markets looking for vendors-click here to be added to the list

Wholesale Buying Guide

A thriving local economy relies on a diverse local food system. The Boston Local Food Program, initiated by SBN, prioritizes this goal to provide healthy local food for everyone in Massachusetts and New England. We’ve created the Wholesale Buying Guide for those who wish to incorporate local products into their business.

Farm-to-Product Webinar

SBN hosted a farm-to-product webinar where distinguished farmers and food producers shared their experiences in farm-to-product commerce and how they benefited from that. Watch our webinar and learn how to connect with local farms for ingredients or learn how to connect your farm to local food producers. We are excited to promote the inclusion of locally grown and raised ingredients in locally produced foods. This discussion was organized by our 2023 Winter Marketing Intern Elli Mouchtaridou.

Scaling Your Business for Wholesale -- Introducing Local Line

This webinar covers: (1) How to streamline inventory, orders, and fulfillment for your different wholesale buyers (2) How to find and connect with new wholesale buyers (3) How do you know when you’re ready to scale to the next level?

*We are not endorsing this for just one particular business; every business is unique, and no one service will meet all your needs. We’re sharing this webinar because this information might be helpful to you!

Boston Food Guide

Boston’s food culture is a vibrant tapestry woven from its rich history, diverse immigrant influences, and a deep connection to local ingredients. The city’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean ensures an abundance of fresh seafood. Boston’s commitment to farm-to-table dining is evident in its seasonal menus, which showcase the best of New England’s agricultural bounty.