Evaluating Barriers to SNAP/EBT Acceptance in Farmers Markets: A Survey of Farmers
Farmers play a critical role in increasing access to and affordability of fruits and vegetables in low-income communities by accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at farmers markets. However, only 40% of farmers markets nationally accept SNAP benefits. This study evalua...
Main Authors: | Krysta Kellegrew, Alicia Powers, Barb Struempler, Sondra Parmer, Katie Funderburk, Jamie Griffin, Cecilia Tran |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
2018-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development |
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Online Access: | https://www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/article/view/568 |
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