- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Georgia Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
- Creator:
- Georgia. WIC Program
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Women, Infants and Children Branch, 2002
- Date of Original:
- 2002
- Subject:
- Georgia Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Georgia. WIC Program
Food relief--Georgia
Women--Georgia--Nutrition
Children--Georgia--Nutrition
Infants--Georgia--Nutrition - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Cover title
"DPH02.41H"--p. [6] - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA H800.P8 M1 2002 F3
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bh800-pp8-bm1-b2002-bf3
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bh800-pp8-bm1-b2002-bf3
- Extent:
- 1 folded sheet (6 p.) : col. photos ; 22 cm.
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Sign up today for Georgia Farmers' Market Nutrition
Program
Georgia grown:
Apples Beans, lima Beans, snap Beets Cantaloupe Cabbage Collards Corn Cucumbers Mustard greens Nectarines Onions Okra
Pears Peaches Peppers, bell and hot Plums Potatoes Pumpkins Spinach Squash Tomatoes Turnip greens Zucchini squash
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MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health
Women, Infants and Children Branch 2 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 10-476
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3182
This is an equal opportunity program. II you
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HUMAN RESOURCES
DPH02.41 H
What is the Georgia Farmers'Market Nutrition Program?
The Georgia Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (GFMNP) allows Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables directly from authorized farmers' markets in their communities. Participants are given coupons to purchase fresh fru its and vegetables.
The fresh produce is provided in addition to the foods they normally receive. Local farmers are reimbursed for the face value of the coupons, which enhances their earnings and supports participation in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
What are GFMNP coupons?
Each GFMNP coupon is worth $2.00. Every participant receives a one time issuance of ten coupons. Coupons may be redeemed June 1 through October 31 of each year at participating farmers' markets.
The local WIC site will provide a list of farmers' markets authorized to accept coupons. All farmers participating in GFMNP will have a poster stating: "I Accept GFMNP Coupons."
What foods are allowed?
Coupons are to be used to purchase only fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables grown by local Georgia farmers and sold at authorized farmers' market sites.
Participants are given a handout that lists fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the State of Georgia.
Why is this program
.
?
Fresh fruits and vegetables contain the nutrients necessary to help keep the body healthy and strong. Eating a variety of produce daily has been shown to reduce the risk associated with certain cancers, high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular diseases and many other medical conditions.
Who benefits from the program?
WIC participants and local farmers benefit from The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. The program is designed to:
encourage WIC participants to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
promote the purchase and consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables. The farmers'
markets offer opportunities for WIC participants to try a variety of locally grown fresh produce and receive tips on how to prepare them.
promote Georgia agriculture. Local
farmers sell directly to the consumer. The proceeds from the purchase go directly to the farmer and support Georgia's farm economy.