Advocates Hail Mayor and Council for Expanding Farmers’ Markets

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/26/2006 - 00:00.

Plans are underway to have ten new farmers’ markets open in underserved communities, and to enable most of the markets to accept food stamp and WIC benefits. (6/26/06)

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