Technical Assistance Needs of Small, Tribal, and Rural Vendors, Farmers, and Farmers Markets

Based on findings from the Small, Tribal, and Rural Vendors, Farmers, and Farmers Markets (STRFM) Study, this at-a-glance guide provides the technical assistance needs of STRFM to implement WIC online shopping. The information below is applicable to a variety of entities (e.g., government agencies, nonprofit organizations, online shopping technical partners, etc.) partnering with STRFM on WIC online shopping. The guide includes overarching technical assistance needs across all vendor types, farmers, and farmers markets, and also includes needs specific to each vendor type and farmers/farmers markets where applicable.

• Related Resources

  • Small, Tribal, and Rural Vendors, Farmers, and Farmers Markets Technology Checklist

  • WIC Online Shopping Brief Report: Small, Tribal, and Rural Vendors, Farmers, and Farmers Markets

RESOURCE TYPE:

Brief Overview; Guidance

AUTHOR(S):

Center for Nutrition & Health Impact

AUDIENCE(S):

WIC State agencies; e-Commerce; EBT processors; WIC-authorized vendors; Advocates

TOPIC AREA(S):

Marketing, Outreach, and Communication; Technology (MIS, EBT, e-Commerce); Planning

STAGE OF ONLINE SHOPPING:

Plan and Prepare; Design and Build; Implement; Maintain

WIC STATE AGENCY(S):

All Agencies

LAST UPDATED:

December 18, 2024