date:Jul 16, 2013
nd customer base and increase the share of SNAP dollar benefits that go directly back to local farmers and into local economies.
In 2008, about 750 farmers markets and direct marketing farmers accepted SNAP benefits. In 2012, more than 3,200 participated a four-fold increase in markets, which was accompanied by a six-fold increase in redemptions at these outlets.
Research has also shown that many farmers markets and direct marketing farmers value their ability to accept SNAP benefits. However