GardenShare is the recipient of a $9,500 FreshConnect state grant that it will use to double the amount of food stamp dollars spent at the Canton and Potsdam farmers markets.

The grant money will provide a financial incentive of five EBT/food stamp tokens for every 10 food stamp dollars spent and a $20 incentive for food stamp customers who attend more than three markets.

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