Press kit and media contact
Working on a story about DC farmers markets, food access, or one of our producers? Here's how to reach us and what's available.
Press contact
For media inquiries, photo or video requests, interview scheduling, or fact-checking, email [email protected] with "PRESS" in the subject line. We typically respond within one business day.
What we can talk to
- Farmers market operations in DC — how producer-only markets work, vendor recruiting, the state of regional farming.
- Food access programs — SNAP at farmers markets, Bonus Bucks matching, the WIC and Senior FMNP programs.
- Specific producers and pop-up vendors — we can connect you with farmers, chefs, and small-business owners at the markets.
- Seasonal food in the Chesapeake region — what's coming up, what's at peak.
- Cooking demos and chef partnerships — past and current demo chefs.
Photos
We have a library of market photos available for press use with credit. Email [email protected] with your specific needs — opening day, chef demos, specific produce, specific vendors, kids' programming, food access program in action.
For a quick visual reference, see our Markets Through the Years gallery.
Past coverage
The markets have been covered over the years by The Washington Post, Washingtonian, DCist, Washington City Paper, NPR, and DC local TV. For specific past coverage links or to reach out about a follow-up, get in touch.
Visit a market
The best way to write about us is to come down to a market. We can set up an introduction with the market manager, our Bonus Bucks coordinator, and any specific producers you want to talk to. Saturday mornings at 14&U and Sunday mornings at Bloomingdale.