To follow up on somewhat of a different perspective on the SNAP program, I was really pleased that one of the USDA's key performance measures for fiscal year 2013 was to increase the amount of SNAP benefits redeemed at farmers markets.
Lowey discusses the USDA's focus on increasing SNAP benefits at farmers markets.
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