Lincoln farmers market, Get Your Coupon

Lincoln farmers market has a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. Buying fruit and vegetables in local markets would be the desire of most people. Besides getting the freshness, you will also get a price relatively cheaper than supermarket prices.

Even if you are a family with a weak economy, there is now a new solution which is very useful from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

Low-income Seniors can once again buy fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey through a program overseen by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

State officials Monday Announced That the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program has Begun for the year. The program offers low-income Seniors coupons to buy the food from a state-certified vendors.

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach said officials expect more than 5.000 Participants this year. Low-income Seniors can use the coupons at certified Farmers' markets, roadside stands and U-pick operations.

Coupons are available at Nebraska senior centers through June. Certified vendors can be found at www.agr.ne.gov or by calling (800) 422-6692.

The program is in its 11th year. Officials say the 2011 program has received more than $ 250,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

This program for Lincoln farmers market.

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