Extra British Columbians profit from new spherical of farmers’ market program funding
New funding for the BC Farmers’ Market Diet Coupon Program will assist enhance entry to wholesome, regionally grown meals for lower-income British Columbians and people who find themselves pregnant, whereas rising the variety of Elders and seniors collaborating in this system.
The Province offered the BC Affiliation of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) with roughly $12 million to help this system, which gives coupons to buy contemporary, wholesome, native meals at BC farmers’ markets.
“Our authorities continues to help the BC Farmers’ Market Diet Coupon Program, which is extensively supported throughout the province,” mentioned Adrian Dix, Minister of Well being. “This system