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Agriculture commissioner: farmer-market nutrition redemptions strong; local-food purchase program largely spent, USDA allocation canceled
Summary
The Department of Agriculture reported about $870,000 in Farmers Market Nutrition Program redemptions so far this season, noting electronic cards and pop-up markets helped participation. USDAs Local Food Purchase Program distributed $5.6 million across nonprofits and 150+ farmers; about $800,000 remains with several organizations
Connecticuts Department of Agriculture told the Appropriations Committee that farmers and markets have been strong beneficiaries this season of state and federal nutrition programs, even as some federal allocations were canceled.
Commissioner Brian Perlbert said the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) -- which provides vouchers or electronic cards for WIC participants and eligible seniors to buy Connecticut-grown produce -- saw redemption of just under $870,000 this season,…
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