USDA Joins Maryland in Celebrating Farmer’s Markets

Posted on September 28, 2010 by in Farmers Markets, Local Food, Policy, Publications // 0 Comments

Posted by Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon

Excerpt: “I recently visited the Park Heights Community Farmers’ Market in Baltimore, Maryland. At USDA we’re enthusiastic about farmers markets because they help fulfill two of our primary missions – promoting good nutrition and supporting United States agriculture, especially family farmers. Farmers’ markets also boost local communities through increased outlets for local farmers. Park Heights is one of nine farmers’ markets in Maryland to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and one of 97 that accept WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program checks. Like thousands across the country, the Park Heights market provides access to farm-fresh, affordable foods for low-income individuals, seniors, children and families.”