Table 2 Characteristics and comparison of farmers’ markets (n = 7) and roadside produce stands (n = 8) in northeastern North Carolina

Number and percentage of farmers’ markets with the following characteristics

Number

Percentage

 Accepts cash

15

100

 Accepts credit/debit

7

47

 Accepts Check

11

73

 Accepts WIC

0

0

 Accepts SNAP/EBT

3

20

 Has a farmers’ market sign

13

87

 Has a welcome booth

9

60

Number and percentage with the following fruits and vegetables (Audits conducted July–September 2015)

Number

Percentage

 Apples

11

73

 Blueberries

8

53

 Cantaloupe

11

73

 Peaches

14

93

 Strawberries

3

20

 Broccoli

2

13

 Cabbage

6

40

 Cauliflower

0

0

 Corn

9

60

 Cucumbers

13

87

 Kale

5

33

 Lettuce

5

33

 Onions

12

80

 Peppers

11

73

 Squash

15

100

 Tomatoes

14

93

 Watermelon

13

87

Comparison of farmers’ markets and roadside produce stands

Mean

P-value

Total amenities score

0.2766

Farmers’ markets

20.1

Produce stands

14.5

Fruit and vegetable availability

0.2827

Farmers’ markets

15.4

Produce stands

10.6

Percentage

P-value

Farmers’ market or produce stand sign

1.0000

Farmers’ markets

85.7

Produce stands

87.5

SNAP/EBT available

0.0769

Farmers’ markets

42.8

Produce stands

0.0