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Implementation of wireless terminals at farmers' markets: Impact on SNAP redemption and overall Sales

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  • Bertmann, F.M.W.
  • Ohri-Vachaspati, P.
  • Buman, M.P.
  • Wharton, C.M.

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Although farmers' markets offer healthy foods for purchase, many lack the equipment necessary to process convenient, card-based transactions. We assessed the impact of providing wireless terminals to 5 markets on overall sales and redemption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Sales increased significantly at 4 of the 5 markets after implementation of the terminals, and overall sales increased above and beyond SNAP redemption alone. Implementation of wireless terminals may be important for improving the financial stability and accessibility of farmers' markets.

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  • Bertmann, F.M.W. & Ohri-Vachaspati, P. & Buman, M.P. & Wharton, C.M., 2012. "Implementation of wireless terminals at farmers' markets: Impact on SNAP redemption and overall Sales," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 102(7), pages 53-55.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.300727_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300727
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    1. Dimitri, Carolyn & Oberholtzer, Lydia & Zive, Michelle & Sandolo, Cristina, 2015. "Enhancing food security of low-income consumers: An investigation of financial incentives for use at farmers markets," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 52(C), pages 64-70.
    2. Rebecca Mino & Kimberly Chung & Dru Montri, 2018. "A look from the inside: perspectives on the expansion of food assistance programs at Michigan farmers markets," Agriculture and Human Values, Springer;The Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society (AFHVS), vol. 35(4), pages 823-835, December.

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