When you're out and about this holiday weekend you should check out your local farmers' market where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, meats, dairy, and maple products with your debit or electronic 3SquaresVT (formerly known as Food Stamps) benefits card (EBT). This year 27 farmers' markets throughout Vermont-11 more than last year and almost half of the total markets in the state-accept 3SquaresVT. People who want to grow their own food can even use their 3SquaresVT benefits to buy fruit and vegetable seeds or plants. 3SquaresVT brings over $10 million into the state each month so providing the EBT/Debit technology at farmers' markets allows more farmers and local businesses to capture this significant resource. Happy eating!
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