Kelly Verel, Co-Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, describes the impacts of SNAP cuts to farmers’ markets and public health. (Part 2 of 2)

Did you know that cuts to SNAP will affect farmers’ incomes, rural economies and the ability of underserved populations to access fresh, local food at farmers’ markets? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her continuing conversation with Kelly Verel, Co-Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing public spaces to life through planning and design. Verel further describes assorted types of public markets and the ways markets boost economic resilience and public health. (Part 2 of 2)
Related Websites:  Benefits of public markets: https://www.pps.org/article/the-benefits-of-public-markets
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