Farmers Market
Increased Access to Local Produce Is Leading to Healthier Lives for SNAP Recipients
Advocates working to increase access to fruits and vegetables in America's food deserts report that the growing popularity of Double Up Food Bucks programs is helping curb the $160 billion spent on illnesses related to lack of healthy food.
The Downside of Farmers' Markets
A study of those in the Bronx finds higher prices and fewer varieties of produce than nearby stores.
More Food Banks Offering Fresh Fruits, Vegetables
A growing farm-to-table strategy by food banks delivers free fresh fruit and vegetables to the needy.
Program Opens Farmers Markets to Food Stamps
A program in a poor San Diego neighborhood shows how the fresh foods available at farmers markets can be accessed by those on food stamps.
Farmers Markets Offer Benefits Beyond Efficiency
Although shopping at the farmers market may or may not reduce your carbon footprint, these community bazaars offer benefits beyond efficiency.
The Locavore’s Dilemma
In planning a diet based on global concerns, sometimes it's better that there are miles to go before you eat.