The U.S. nutritional assistance program for women with infants and children (WIC) gives coupons redeemable at farmers' markets to more than 2.5 million participants in 45 states.
The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) awards grants to 40 states and numerous Indian tribal governments to help low-income seniors buy locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
The Small Farms/School Meals Initiative connects small farms to school meal programs by encouraging small farmers to sell fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and schools to buy produce from local, small farmers.
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