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Concannon acknowledged that many of these markets are off the beaten path and can be hard
-- and expensive -- for low-income people to access. But he said many are within easy reach of the estimate 46 million Americans who used food stamps. "But in general, I've found that ... once you provide access to low-income folks, they'll come back," he said. "They can price like the rest of us. ... It's one more step in trying to promote healthier eating for the country." Merrigan said SNAP expenditures at farmers markets have risen by 400 percent since 2008. Betty Tart of Tart Farms said she, too, sees few food stamp customers at her stand. But she said those who do come by are delighted she can accommodate them. "It makes me feel good," she said as a large American flag waved overhead. "Because, I have family that has been in that situation. I haven't, but I'm not too far gone. I could be one day."
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