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EBT Farmers' Market The Chestatee-Chattahoochee RC&D Council is an active partner in
a statewide effort to help make locally grown fruits and vegetables available to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP - formerly known as Food Stamps) recipients. Because many SNAP recipients use debit/credit cards to swipe for
food purchases and because most locally grown fruits and vegetables are sold at road side or farmers' markets where electronic
card machines are not available, they cannot enjoy the healthy rewards of such products. This project assists local
markets with equipment purchses and mainetance, training market managers and vendors about the legalities of SNAP funds, as
well as promotional costs. The opportunity to participate was presented to all of our thirteen
counties. Union County and Rabun County felt this would be of value to their citizens and are proceeding with the application
process. If you would be interested in participating in the future, please contact the Council office for more information. For more information on farmers' markets and organic farming, check out: Below are some pictures from the June 24, 2010 field day at Cane Creek Farm in Cumming, GA:
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