Food stamp recipients spent $18.8 million of their benefits at farmers markets, roadside stands and in direct purchases from growers, six times larger than redemptions in 2008, said the USDA. Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon said the sales helped Americans eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. Some 6,400 farmers markets, roadside stands and growers are authorized to… » Read More
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