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Learn How Farmers Markets Support Healthy Communities

Incentives like free children's activities and the SNAP Bonus Buck Program at the Westford Farmers Market encourages community participation

Activities like Free Face Painting at the Westford Farmers Market, encourages kids to develop a sense of place in their community from an early age. Incentives like this is what drives youth education about buying local and sustainability.

Other incentives, such as the SNAP Bonus Bucks Program at the Westford Farmers Market, encourages families to buy local by doubling their food stamp credit, to be used specifically at the Farmers Market. It encourages healthy eating, and supports the local economy.

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