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Field Reports

The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future

Roxanne Caines, Emerson Fellow
Published 2004

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP and outlining measures to increase WIC recipients’ access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Publication tags: Field Reports - Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) - Emergency Food Recipients, Food Retailers, Workers (including farm workers)

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Roxanne Caines

Emerson Fellow

Roxanne is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and she received her Bachelor’s degree from Howard University with a speech communications major and psychology minor.  Roxanne’s interest in education led her to teach English in Japan for two years with the JET Programme.  She has also worked with several youth-centered organizations in Washington, D.C. including Martha’s Table, Brainfood, and the CEED Youth Leadership Program.

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