Governor Cuomo's FreshConnect program brings fresh food from New York farms to underserved communities throughout New York. We are excited to announce the 2013 FreshConnect program, which will support innovative projects to connect more New Yorkers with local farm products. To get involved and apply for 2013 FreshConnect funding visit www.agriculture.ny.gov and click on "funding opportunities"
2012 FreshConnect Programs
May 13, 2013
Governor Cuomo Announces $260,000 in Freshconnect Farmers' Market Awards
March 4, 2013
Governor Cuomo Announces $285,000 in Funding for Third Year of Freshconnect Farmers' Market Program
July 16, 2012
Program connects growers, low-income residents
June 12, 2012
Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of the 125 St. Fresh Connect Farmers' Market
Long Island Press (September 11, 2012): NYS Announces New Grant to LI Cares for Locally Grown Produce
The New York Times (August 16, 2012): Struggling Brooklyn Market Loses a Farmer
WRGB Albany (July 11, 2012): Buying fresh and local just got easier
WXXA Albany (July 11, 2012): Empire State Plaza Farmers Market to Accept Food Stamp Cards
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