Farmers' markets in low income communities: impact of community environment, food programs and public policy

Candace Young, Allison Karpyn, Nicky Uy, Katy Wich and Jonathan Glyn

Community Development, 2011, vol. 42, issue 2, 208-220

Abstract: Farmers' markets are an increasing priority for communities and health advocates. They contribute to the health of community members and the economic livelihood of small farms. Despite increasing recognition of the positive impact that farmers' markets have in revitalizing communities, relatively little is published on strategies that sustain markets in lower income communities. This paper describes how community level factors, federal food assistance programs and related public policies have an effect on farmers' markets in underserved areas. Best practices for developing and maintaining markets are discussed, as well as strategies to help sustain markets, such as expanded access to federal food assistance programs and use of bonus vouchers. Policy issues for improving healthy food access in low income communities are also discussed.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2010.551663

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