Lawmakers Hear Testimony Urging Funding for 3 Squares Vermont, Crop Cash and Food‑security Programs
Farmers, food‑bank leaders and state program staff told a legislative committee that funding for 3 Squares Vermont (SNAP) administration and incentive programs such as Crop Cash and Crop Cash Plus supports both food access and local farm economies; presenters asked for $500,000 for local farm incentives and $5 million for statewide food‑security appropriations.
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A legislative committee heard more than two hours of testimony from farmers, food‑bank leaders and program staff pressing for state support of 3 Squares Vermont (the state name for SNAP) and related farm‑support programs.
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