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- Title
Implementation of wireless terminals at farmers' markets: impact on SNAP redemption and overall sales.
- Authors
Bertmann, Farryl M W; Ohri-Vachaspati, Punam; Buman, Matthew P; Wharton, Christopher M
- Abstract
Although farmers' markets offer healthy foods for purchase, many lack the equipment necessary to process convenient, card-based transactions. We assessed the impact of providing wireless terminals to 5 markets on overall sales and redemption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Sales increased significantly at 4 of the 5 markets after implementation of the terminals, and overall sales increased above and beyond SNAP redemption alone. Implementation of wireless terminals may be important for improving the financial stability and accessibility of farmers' markets.
- Publication
American journal of public health, 2012, Vol 102, Issue 7, pe53
- ISSN
1541-0048
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2012.300727