Did you know that for every dollar you spend at the farmers market, 80 cents on average stays in your local economy?
Piedmont Natural Gas has been matching SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits at various Nashville area community farmers markets this summer and fall. When SNAP beneficiaries spend $20 at these farmers markets, they get an extra $20 to spend on locally and regionally produced products. It’s a win for everybody! Not only do consumers get more for their dollar, but farmers are making more money AND there is a greater sense of community.
Meanwhile, Corbin In The Dell and Piedmont Natural Gas have partnered to promote healthy eating and the future of our food. Our pilot was launched this summer at the Hip Donelson Farmers Market. As the summer garden is being cleaned in preparation for cool weather crops, lest the last of the basil harvest be forgotten? This summer’s pilot recipe:
