Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Visits California to Promote Healthy Food Access

USDA Wednesday 16th May, 2012

DAVIS, Calif., May 16, 2012 -- Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today toured the Davis Farmer's Market to highlight the Obama administration's efforts to expand healthy food access by increasing the number of farmers markets participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA recently awarded more than $426,000 to California to expand availability of wireless technology in farmers' markets not currently participatin...

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