Ben Feldman, Policy Director, Farmers Market Coalition
Food Sleuth Radio · Melinda Hemmelgarn
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Show Notes
Did you know that the number of farmers markets has grown from 1,755 in 1994 to almost 9,000 markets in 2019? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Ben Feldman, Policy Director for the Farmers Market Coalition, a national non-profit with a mission to strengthen farmers markets for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and communities. Feldman discusses the benefits of farmers’ markets, how the Farm Bill can support farmers’ markets, and why SNAP benefits present a challenge to markets. Note: August 6th-12th is National Farmers’ Market Week.
Related website: https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/