Ag News
Senior Farmers Market Grants Announced
Published Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 05:02 AM
USDA has released 21-million dollars in grants to 49 state agencies and tribal organizations for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. These senior's markets provide low-income seniors with coupons exchanged for fresh produce at farmers' markets, roadside stands and community-supported agriculture programs.

In making the announcement, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer said this program helps provide low income seniors with - improved nutrition choices - while also helping local farmers gain new customers who will eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. These grants will serve more than 900-thousand low-income senior citizens nationwide this season.

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