date:May 10, 2012
The $4 million in funding provides SNAP participants greater access to fresh and healthy food, while supporting American farmers and local economies.
Our country's 7,100 operating farmers markets offer opportunities to our children and their families to access healthy food across the country, said Deputy Secretary Merrigan. SNAP participation at farmers' markets helps provide fresh fruit and vegetables to families and expands the customer base for local farmers - a win-win for agriculture and