B.C. government expands farmers market coupon program

The B.C. government has expanded a coupon program that helps lower-income residents and expectant mothers buy food at their local farmers market.
On Saturday, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Agriculture Minister Lana Popham announced an additional $750,00 investment into the B.C. Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program, which will provide eligible households weekly coupons worth $21, up from $15. The ministers expect more than 3,900 participants by 2020, up from the current 3,708. 
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