Op/Ed
Community Forum: Protecting SNAP protects farmers
June 26, 2025
As the director of the Burlington Farmers Market, I am deeply concerned about what’s happening in Congress right now and the potential to gut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, two of the most essential programs that help people put food on the table and get the healthcare they need.
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