“The Fresh Access program available at about 20 farmer’s markets in the Pittsburgh area is allowing people who use food stamp benefits to buy fresh fruits and vegetables….”
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2018 farmers market season sees improvements, delays
“As the days slide into summer, more farmers markets are springing up across the Western Pennsylvania landscape for the 2018 season. More efforts also are being made to improve Pittsburgh’s […]
Finally, it’s farmers market season in Pittsburgh
“Begone wilted vegetables in overly air-conditioned grocery stores! Citiparks farmers markets in seven communities are opening for the season with plenty of local and seasonal treasures to take home for […]
Citing Fiscal Concerns, Rothfus Votes With Dems To Kill Farm Bill
“On Friday Congressman Keith Rothfus, a conservative Republican from Sewickley, joined Democrats in voting down a farm bill that would have imposed new limits on food benefits. Opponents of the […]
Diverse groups are united in opposition to failed Farm Bill
“Colloquially it’s called the Farm Bill, but the legislation that narrowly failed to pass Friday in the U.S. House of Representatives is actually the largest federal source of conservation funding […]
SNAP, Food Stamp Recipients Can Shop Farmers Markets Through Fresh Access Program
“A program called Fresh Access allows SNAP and food stamp recipients a way to shop at local farmers markets. The program is being run by Pittsburgh-based Just Harvest and it […]
Pittsburgh Farmers Markets Opening for Season
Representatives from the City of Pittsburgh stop by Pittsburgh Today Live to talk about this year’s farmers markets and when they will be opening!
Market Square and other city farmers markets are opening
“Downtown’s Market Square Farmers Market opens Thursday, and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through October, with two new regular vendors and nearly 20 new occasional ones….”
The Ultimate Guide to Pittsburgh Farmers Markets: 2018
“After a long, cold winter, farmers market season is just around the corner! Luckily for us, the rural area of Western Pennsylvania provides so many farms, orchards, and producers that […]
House looks to expand work requirement for Medicaid and food stamps
“House Republicans continued their push to compel able-bodied adults to get jobs or risk losing access to government safety net programs on Tuesday. The state House voted 115-80 to pass […]
