Thursday, July 12, 2018

Tens of Thousands of People Are About to Lose the Ability to Buy Fresh Food at Farmers Markets


Modern Farmer on July 10, 2018
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A seemingly minor change in governmental contract is about to have huge detrimental effects on the people least able to handle it—and at the worst possible time.

 The Washington Post reports that a large percentage of those using SNAP benefits at farmers markets—tens of thousands of people—are about to lose that ability.  See the whole story here