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Farmers Markets Are Now Accepting Food Stamps, But That's Not Enough
LA Magazine (blog) Earlier this month, City Council unanimously voted to require all farmers' markets registered in L.A. to accept CalFresh EBT cards (a.k.a. electronic food stamps), according to KPCC. The move is part of an effort to make fresh produce more accessible … |
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