Farmers Markets as a Strategy to Improve Access to Healthy Food

Farmers Markets as a Strategy to Improve Access to Healthy Food

Overview

This study examined what market characteristics successfully attract low-income shoppers. The study also explored the obstacles that may prevent low income individuals from shopping at a farmers market when one existed nearby, and how youth-oriented market programming affects healthy eating habits among kids and teens. There are also general recommendations for everyone working to get more healthy food into their communities through farmers markets.