Monday, July 28, 2014

Farmers Market Vouchers may Increase Produce Consumption in Low-Income Families

Vouchers to buy fresh vegetables and fruits at farmers markets increase the amount of produce in the diets of some families on food assistance. This is according to research led by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. The study, which appears online in iFood Policy/i, suggests that farmers market vouchers can be useful tools in improving access to healthy food. This finding validates a new program created by the Agricultural ...

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