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Vashon Island growers are using the challenges of 2020 to improve the island’s food and farm economy

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The creative and efficient ways that farm businesses have responded to the COVID-19 crisis have been inspirational and transformative. The Vashon Island Growers Association (VIGA) has expanded their efforts to support farm businesses online and promote collaboration between farmers and food access organizations.Continue readingVashon Island growers are using the challenges of 2020 to improve the island’s food and farm economy

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Fresh Bucks to Go: Investing in healthy food access and local farmers

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Many people are familiar with Fresh Bucks, which gives SNAP/EBT recipients and other eligible Seattle residents easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets, but have you heard about Fresh Bucks to Go? 

Fresh Bucks to Go (FBtG) provides free bags of local fruits and vegetables delivered to Seattle Preschool Program sites, so families can pick up healthy groceries at the same time they pick up their children.  Continue readingFresh Bucks to Go: Investing in healthy food access and local farmers