CT. provides coupons to the inner city poor to be redeemed at Farmer Markets

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As economic disparity in the U.S. continues to increase, so does the gap

between those that have access to organic and locally grown produce and

those that do not. Low-income urban areas are becoming notorious for

their lack of fresh produce. Corner convenience stores prefer to stock

dry and canned goods, which have much longer shelf lives. The state of

Connecticut is demonstrating one way in which these problems can be

mitigated. Connecticut's Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides food

coupons to low-income residents that can only be used at local farmer's

markets. This program insures a strong state agricultural economy while

bringing healthy produce to those who don't have access or can't afford

it.

http://www.organicconsumers.org/organic/low_income_organic_foods.cfm