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    39. Outreach tips for farms that accept SNAP payments for CSAs

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Howard, Tammy (author) and Goodrum, Anna (author)
    Format:
    Online article
    Publication Date:
    2018-06
    Published:
    United States: US Dept. of Agriculture
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12656
    Journal Title:
    ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture
    Journal Title Details:
    Online
    Notes:
    2pgs, Each year, more and more farms accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. When farms decide to accept SNAP, it opens the door to a new revenue stream, as well as providing healthy local food to community members with limited incomes. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than $63 million in benefits were distributed to SNAP recipients last year, representing a significant market opportunity for farmers (USDA, 2018). In order to capture some of this market share, SNAP recipients need to be aware that your farm accepts SNAP payments for your CSA. Outreach is one of the most important aspects to gaining SNAP recipients as new CSA customers. Below, you will find some key tips for conducting successful outreach to SNAP participants.