SNAP Benefit Redemptions through Farmers and Farmers Markets Show Sharp Increase

PHILADELPHIA, June 25, 2015 – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants are spending more of their benefits to make purchases at roadside farm stands, farmers markets and directly from local farmers than ever before. SNAP redemptions at those outlets in FY14 totaled $18.8 million, a nearly six-fold increase since 2008.

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Lack of Knowledge Is One Reason People Don’t Use Complementary Health Approaches

Lack of knowledge is a reason why people don’t use common complementary health approaches such as acupuncture, chiropractic, natural products, and yoga.

Wilson Mizner

"There is something about a closet that makes a skeleton terribly restless."

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