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$5M Announced For Farmers Markets

Posted on Mar 1, 2010

Agriculture Deputy Secretary announces availability of $5 million for Farmers Market promotion program.  Grant deadline April 15.  Currently, nearly 5,274 farmers markets operate nationwide, up from 4,685 in 2008, an increase of 13 percent.  Remember, 5-2-1-Almost None called for getting at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies every day.  Farmer's markets offer a great way to get fresh produce!