As Farmers Markets Sprout Up, So Does Effort to Include Food Stamps

Farmers markets are opening all over the region with fresh, wholesome and affordable produce, and there are efforts to make sure everyone is able to share in the bounty.

Ken Regal, Executive Director of Just Harvest, said the 160,000 residents of Allegheny County on Food Stamps have often been unable to use them at farmers markets because vendors usually only accept cash.

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Publish Date: 05-20-2013

News Outlet: WESA FM

Author: Charlee Song

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