In this follow-up to SNAP Judgements, I return to the mic to unpack what the looming end of SNAP funding means for real people, local farmers, and the small businesses that make up the heart of our communities.

As of November 1st, billions in food assistance are set to vanish — leaving millions of Americans wondering how they’ll put food on the table. But the impact doesn’t stop there. From farmers markets and small shops to schools and local economies, I break down how the ripple effect of this funding loss will be felt far and wide.

It’s a candid, compassionate look at hunger, dignity, and the role local markets play in keeping communities fed — and hopeful — even in times of crisis.

In this "part deux" episode, Sarah Dylan Jensen delves further into her experiences running the Lake Stevens Farmers Market, highlighting the financial burdens placed on her by the city, the challenges of managing the market amidst city construction, and the contrasting support given to other community events like Aquafest. She expresses frustration over the lack of equitable treatment for the market, the dynamics of social media in community discussions, and her reflections on the future of the market amidst ongoing challenges.

In this tell-all episode, Sarah Dylan Jensen shares the highs, lows, and oh no she didn’t moments of the Lake Stevens Farmers Market that had it all — drama, heart, community, and a few mic-drop exits. It’s funny, it’s honest, and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed to hear about what goes into making a market begin and end.

So grab your coffee (or tea… you’ll need it) and get ready — this is The Life of a Market Maven.