Farm 2 Facts

Dating back to 1791, French Market is one of the oldest public markets in the US.

Influenced by French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean food traditions, it became a melting pot of flavor long before that term defined America.

Markets like this remind us that food has always carried culture, identity, and exchange.

🇺🇸 As we mark America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we honor 250 years of markets, farmers, and food innovation: highlighting the traditions and modern practices that continue to connect fields, families, and communities.

This morning, Olivia Nygaard with the support of Farm2Facts founder, Alfonso Morales, hosted a facilitated discussion at the 2026 Data Science Research Bazaar.

💬 Their talk was titled, "Applied data science for food access: Farm2Facts and FEAST" and explored how farmers market and local food system data can help us better understand food access and community impact.

Through tools like Farm2Facts, we can make applied data science more accessible to researchers, market managers, and policymakers; helping turn everyday market activity into insights that strengthen local economies and improve food access 🧑‍🌾

🙌 Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation this morning!
If you missed it, you can watch it here:

Applied data science for food access: Farm2Facts and FEAST | 2026 Data Science Research Bazaar Applied data science for food access: Farm2Facts and FEAST

📊 On Thursday, Kaufman Lab staff members Ella Mitchell and Olivia Nygaard presented their research on Farm2Facts and FEAST at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Data Science Research Bazaar - Poster Symposium.

We love to see students sharing their insights and passion for data-driven solutions.

Established in the early 1800s, Charleston City Market has served as a hub for regional produce, seafood, and artisan goods for over two centuries.

Public markets like this shaped early American food access, long before refrigeration, highways, or chain grocery stores.

🇺🇸 As we mark America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we honor 250 years of markets, farmers, and food innovation: highlighting the traditions and modern practices that continue to connect fields, families, and communities.