by CCFN | Feb 29, 2016 | News
“Farm bill contains farmers market program that food advocates for the poor see as hopeful,” January 2014, The Washington Post. This article, written by DC Food Writer Tim Carman, discusses the economic benefits of supporting double-dollar programs at farmers...
by CCFN | Feb 29, 2016 | News
“Roberts: Food stamps at the farmers market,” July 2015, MetroWest Daily News. Cokie Roberts and Steven V. Roberts discuss giving healthy bonuses for nutritious food.
by CCFN | Feb 29, 2016 | News
“Fifty+ under 50: innovative leaders transforming metro DC’s food system,” August 2015, Elevation DC. Executive Director Christie Balch is featured, along with our market vendors (and microenterprise training program participants) Roy & Arti!
by CCFN | Feb 29, 2016 | News
“Farmers Market Hero: Rosa Linares,” August, 2015, Farmers Market Coalition. Rosa is a Crossroads Farmers Market vendor, Microenterprise Training Program participant, guest farmer in our Healthy Eating Program, and future TPSS Shared Use Community Kitchen...
by CCFN | Feb 29, 2016 | News
“Crossroads Farmers Market closes income gap with fresh produce,” September 2015, The Washington Post. Rosanne Skirble describes the impact of the market among shoppers, vendors and the broader community.
by CCFN | Feb 29, 2016 | News
A Unique Farm Market: A market in Takoma Park brings produce to the county’s poor, September/October 2015, Bethesda Magazine. Steve Roberts traces how Crossroads Farmers Market and its innovative Fresh Checks program got off the ground.
