Copyright © 2002 Kluwer Academic Publishers

Local Organic Food Markets: Potentials and Limitations for contributing to
Sustainable Development, Empirica 29 (2): 145-162, 2002


Sigrid Stagl

University of Leeds, School of the Environment, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK, E-mail:
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Richard Sager. BHlthSc (N&D) APD
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Greater Health
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From: "Sara Farrell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 6:32 AM
Subject: [SDOH] food security, farmers' markets and the use of food coupons


Has anyone looked at the use of food coupons with farmers' markets?  I know
in New York they use them to increase people's access to fresh produce (plus
the recipients have to attend an hour education session on the benefits of
fruits and veggies and how to prepare).  What I'm wondering is what are the
pros and cons of this strategy... are they affective in improving the
recipient's nutritional status and access to food, are they an insult to
low-income people?

Another question is about farmers' markets in low-income neighbourhoods.
Has anyone come across any research that supports their use as a means of
community development?  From what I've heard it is almost impossible to have
a farmers' market in a low income neighbourhood that is self-sustaining.
Do farmers' markets improve access and/or address food security issues in
low-income/high risk neighbourhoods?

Your thoughts would be most appreciated.  thank you!
Sara

Sara Farrell, RN, BScN
Community Health Officer-North Region
Toronto Public Health
5100 Yonge Street, 2nd Fl
Toronto, M2N 5V7
416-338-0021
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