SPARKS, Nev. -
June 05, 2024The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is proud
to announce the availability of farmers’ market coupons for eligible seniors,
connecting them with fresh fruits, vegetables and honey at participating
farmers’ markets. Through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP),
low-income seniors have increased access to nutritious produce.
The SFMNP program is a partnership funded by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the NDA. The NDA partners with local community
organizations to ensure that low-income seniors in the state have access to
fresh, locally-sourced fruits and vegetables.
"Together
with our community partners, we are thrilled to offer seniors greater access to
fresh nutritious foods," said NDA Division of Food and Nutrition
Administrator Patricia Hoppe.
To
be eligible for coupons, participants must register at a local distributing
agency site, be Nevada residents aged 60 or older, and meet the 2024 Income Guidelines.
Coupons
are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution agency sites
are conveniently located throughout the state. To find a location near you,
please visit agri.nv.gov/sfmnp.
About the Nevada Department of Agriculture
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) mission is to preserve, protect and
promote Nevada’s agriculture. The department has 225 dedicated employees
providing services in its five divisions, Administrative Services, Animal
Industry, Measurement Standards, Food and Nutrition, and Plant Health and
Compliance. The department’s $288 million budget facilitates regulatory and
administrative work in agriculture and food manufacturing industries,
protecting public and environmental health and worker safety, and providing
food distribution and oversight for the United States Department of
Agriculture’s school and community nutrition programs.
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