| | | | | | Are You New to the Totilpay Go Application and Need Support? | | While we momentarily savored the ramps, rhubarb, and asparagus that Spring had to offer, Summer is generous and we are so excited on behalf of all farmers and farmers markets for your hard work will pay off. The outdoor market season is in full swing with sidewalks full of puppies, babies, and baskets filled with local goodies. For some of you who have recently received your MarketLink equipment and are getting used to your TotilPay Go app, we understand that you may need help setting it up.
We recommend that you review this Support Page from Novo Dia Group (NDG) to troubleshoot your TotilPay Go issues. If you do not see your questions on the page, you can also schedule a 30-minute training with a representative from NDG through their Calendly here.
If you’ve been a customer with TotilPay Go since 2021 and wonder when your free annual subscription expires, please keep a close eye out for an email from Novo Dia Group confirming your subscription renewal date.
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Share Your Ideas and Experiences With the the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health This September
As some of you may know, the White House is hosting the second White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health. The first conference, which was in 1969, resulted in 1,400 nutrition and food assistance programs and recommendations being implemented at the federal and state levels. The major programs included the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). We anticipate the second conference to be a momentous one for not only the millions participating in the federal programs but also for those working to end hunger and expand food access.
This is why it is so crucial to raise your voice as farmers, farmers market managers, community organizers, and food access heroes based on your experience with the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) including SNAP, e-WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Leading up to the conference in September, the White House is hosting virtual, regional listening sessions to hear your ideas and learn about your experiences. Verbal and written inputs will help inform a national strategy that will be announced during the conference. The last day to submit your written suggestions is July 15th.
Click here to submit your inputs.
| | | | | | USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture
June 30th is the deadline to sign up for the 2022 Agriculture Census. The Ag Census is conducted once every five years to look at land use, ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures of all U.S. farms and ranches with an annual revenue of $1,000 or more from fruit, vegetables or animals raised and sold during the Census year. It is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them - whether big or small, rural or urban.
If you’ve never received a census and are new to NASS surveys, you have until June 30th to sign up to be counted. Key Dates: June 30, 2022 – sign up ends November 2022 – census mails out February 2023 – response deadline Spring/summer 2024 – data release
Click here to get counted
| | | | | | Farm Spotlight: Kasama Farm | | | | | |
This month’s spotlight goes to Kasama Farm, a Queer, Mixed Pilipinx-American led land and healing project located in Hood River County, Oregon. Leilani and Jihelah grow on a 1/2 acre using no-till methods and provide produce to their CSA members through a sliding scale system. You can catch them at the Rocky Butte Farmers Market every Saturday from June to September 24th.
Here is Kasama Farm testimonial about how MarketLink helped them reach more people:
“Having the MarketLink SNAP/EBT equipment has allowed us to be accessible to more members of our community at our farmer's market. I believe we were the only farm that accepted SNAP/EBT payment so a lot of folks thanked us for having that option be available to them. This year we will be able to also use the equipment to process monthly payments for CSA members. Working with MarketLink to get this setup was super easy!” | | | |
If you want to share your story and testimonial, please send photos and stories to news@marketlink.org or send us an email to schedule an interview. To be featured, please send us the following:
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NESAWG Panel on Regional Food Systems (Online) June 22, 3-4:30 pm EST
Join NESAWG for a panel discussion where thought-and-practice-leaders from across the Northeast region share their perspectives and analyses of the issues affecting and solutions for northeast regional food systems. Panelists include Dr. Heber Brown, Founder of Black Church Food Security Network; Dr. Ashley Gripper, Founder of Land-Based Jawns; Angel Mendez, Executive Director of Red Tomato; and Alivia Moore, Co-founder of Eastern Woodlands Rematiration Collective.
Click here to register. | | | |
The Florida Organic Growers Food Safety for Farmers Webinar (Online) June 29th, 2-3pm EST
Join the Florida Organic Growers with food safety experts to discuss On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFFRs). The panel will share insights into the review process and discuss FAQ about the reviews. The webinar is free to attend.
Click here to register.
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NAFMNP Annual Conference (In-person) September 27- October 1 Embassy Suites at the Airport Indianapolis
We’re excited to announce that this year’s NAFMNP Annual Conference will be back in person. The conference will include USDA panels, networking opportunities with state agencies, and discussions on the future of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs including the Seniors (SFMNP); Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) programs. The conference will convene both members of the NAFMNP and non-members. Registration is now available for both members and non-members. Join the Association for a discount of $100 off the Annual Conference ticket.
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MarketLink Fullstack Developer
MarketLink is looking for an experienced developer that can assist with the design and build of systems to maximize value to our stakeholders and project impact. Full stack preferred but we will consider the right Front-End candidate who is a match for our needs. MarketLink is building new solutions that have not been implemented before; the infrastructure you help build will be the foundation for the future of MarketLink while solving issues for current customers.
Click here for more information about the position and how to apply. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | MarketLink is a program of the National Association of Farmers Markets Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP). ©2022 MarketLink
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