A Qualitative Evaluation of Double Up Food Bucks Farmers’ Market Incentive Program Access

Garner, Jennifer; Coombs, Casey; Savoie‐Roskos, Mateja R.; Durward, Carrie; Seguin‐Fowler, Rebecca A.

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2019.11.010

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“… Garner et al (2020) , studied DUFB programs in Utah and New York and found that program participants were satisfied that farmers market produce was more affordable. However, study participants reported that there was a lack of information about the program and that it was inconvenient to access.…”

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Racial, Gender, and Age Dynamics in Michigan’s Urban and Rural Farmers Markets: Reducing Food Insecurity, and the Impacts of a Pandemic

Taylor

Lusuegro

Loong³

et al. 2021

American Behavioral Scientist

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In recent decades, the number of farmer’s markets has increased dramatically across the country. Though farmers markets have been described as White spaces, they can play important roles in reducing food insecurity. This is particularly true in Michigan where farmer’s markets were crucial collaborators in pioneering programs such as Double-Up Food Bucks that help low-income residents and people of color gain access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food. This article examines the questions: (1) What are the demographic characteristics of the farmers market managers, vendors, and customers and how do these influence market activities? (2) To what extent do farmers markets participate in programs aimed at reducing food insecurity? (3) To what extent do farmers markets serve low-income residents and people of color? and (4) How has the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) affected the operations of farmers markets. This article discusses the findings of a 2020 study that examined the extent to which Michigan’s farmer’s markets served low-income customers and people of color and participated in food assistance programs. The study examined 79 farmers markets and found that 87.3% of the farmer’s market managers are White. On average, roughly 79% of the vendors of the markets are White and almost 18% are people of color. Most of the vendors in the markets participate in nutrition assistance programs. Market managers estimate that about 76% of their customers are White and about 23% are people of color. Farmers markets operated by people of color attract higher numbers of customers and vendors of color than those operated White market managers. Almost half of the farmer’s markets started operations later than usual in 2020 because of the pandemic. More than a third of the markets reported that their funding declined during the pandemic. Moreover, the number of vendors declined at two thirds of the markets and the number of customers dipped at more than 40% of the markets. On the other hand, the number of people requesting food assistance during the pandemic increased in more than half of the markets.

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Racial, Gender, and Age Dynamics in Michigan’s Urban and Rural Farmers Markets: Reducing Food Insecurity, and the Impacts of a Pandemic

Taylor

Lusuegro

Loong³

et al. 2021

American Behavioral Scientist

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“…Participants living in rural communities experienced a lack of transportation and limited food availability and variety in FMs. Limited transportation is a commonly reported barrier to FM access (47)(48)(49)(50)(51) . In addition, Canadians living in rural and remote communities reported limited access to nutritious and affordable foods (82) .…”

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“…Participants' experiences in these programmes have been explored in qualitative studies. For instance, studies identified several barriers for low-income participants to shop and utilise subsidies in FMs, including limited access to transportation, work schedules that conflict with market hours of operation and the perception that FMs were more expensive than other retailers (47)(48)(49)(50) . Ritter et al (51) also reported that voucher systems might set participants apart from the general population, thereby creating stigma.…”

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“…Qualitative studies have also explored participants' perceived outcomes of FM food subsidy programmes. Participants reported outcomes such as greater fruit and vegetable intake, increased likelihood of trying new foods, educational opportunities for children and perceived improvements in their quality of life (47,48,52) . Savoie-Roskos et al (48) also found that participants emphasised the value of FMs for building social connections between farmers and community members.…”

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“My coupons are like gold”: experiences and perceived outcomes of low-income adults participating in the British Columbia Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program

Caron-Roy

Sayed

Milaney

et al. 2021

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: The British Columbia Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) provides low-income households with coupons valued at $21/week for 16 weeks to purchase healthy foods in farmers’ markets. Our objective was to explore FMNCP participants’ experiences of accessing nutritious foods, and perceived program outcomes. Design: This study used qualitative description methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with FMNCP participants during the 2019 farmers’ market season. Directed content analysis was used to analyse the data whereby the five domains of Freedman et al’s framework of nutritious food access provided the basis for an initial coding scheme. Data that did not fit within the framework’s domains were coded inductively. Setting: One urban and two rural communities in British Columbia, Canada. Participants: 28 adults who were participating in the FMNCP. Results: Three themes emerged: Autonomy and Dignity; Social Connections and Community Building; and Environmental and Programmatic Constraints. Firstly, the program promoted a sense of autonomy and dignity through financial support, increased access to high-quality produce, food-related education and skill development, and mitigating stigma and shame. Secondly, shopping in farmers’ markets increased social connections and fostered a sense of community. Finally, participants experienced limited food variety in rural farmers’ markets, lack of transportation, and challenges with redeeming coupons. Conclusions: Participation in the FMNCP facilitated access to nutritious foods and enhanced participants’ diet quality, well-being and health. Strategies such as increasing the amount and duration of subsidies, and expanding programs may help improve participants’ experiences and outcomes of farmers’ market food subsidy programs.

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“…Through such an incentive, individuals who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) can purchase fruits and vegetables from any participating grocery store or farmers market and receive twice as much produce for their money. Overall, the incentive program has been well-received and shown to be effective at facilitating the purchase of fruits and vegetables within low-income populations [ 64 , 65 ]; barriers to participation are lack of transportation/difficulty accessing location and low awareness in eligible populations.…”

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Looking beyond the Lamppost: Population-Level Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer

McLoughlin

Wiedenman

Gehlert

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Although innovative and impactful interventions are necessary for the primary prevention of breast cancer, the factors influencing program adoption, implementation, and sustainment are key, yet remain poorly understood. Insufficient attention has been paid to the primary prevention of breast cancer in state and national cancer plans, limiting the impact of evidence-based interventions on population health. This commentary highlights the state of primary prevention of breast cancer and gaps in the current literature. As a way to enhance the reach and adoption of cancer prevention policies and programs, the utility of dissemination and implementation (D&I) science is highlighted. Examples of how D&I could be applied to study policies and programs for chronic disease prevention are described, in addition to needs for future research. Through application of D&I science and a strong focus on health equity, a clearer understanding of contextual factors influencing the success of prevention programs will be achieved, ultimately impacting population health.

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A Qualitative Evaluation of Double Up Food Bucks Farmers’ Market Incentive Program Access

Abstract: Objective: Explore factors impacting access to and utilization of Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), a farmers market program that doubles Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for use toward the purchase of fruits and vegetables (FV).

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Racial, Gender, and Age Dynamics in Michigan’s Urban and Rural Farmers Markets: Reducing Food Insecurity, and the Impacts of a Pandemic

Racial, Gender, and Age Dynamics in Michigan’s Urban and Rural Farmers Markets: Reducing Food Insecurity, and the Impacts of a Pandemic

“My coupons are like gold”: experiences and perceived outcomes of low-income adults participating in the British Columbia Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program

Looking beyond the Lamppost: Population-Level Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer

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