Greaux the Good introduces its 2023-2024 Program Committee
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Greaux the Good introduces its 2023-2024 Program Committee
Greaux the Good’s 2023-2024 Program Committee will support the growth and expansion of the program to benefit farmers and families across Louisiana
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Media Inquiries:
Chelsea Jackson, Director of Greaux the Good
(504) 233-0324
New Orleans, Louisiana, January 10, 2024 —
In its second year of operation, Greaux the Good remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting Louisiana farmers markets, farm stands, and other eligible entities. The program is dedicated to providing funding for the establishment or expansion of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) incentive initiatives. In response to the evolving needs of the program, the Greaux the Good staff has restructured the former Market Advisory Committee into a more focused and hands-on Program Committee.
This year’s Program Committee plays a crucial role in providing support to Greaux the Good staff, eligible entities, current partners, and community collaborators in various areas including marketing/communications, outreach, and technical assistance. Comprised of members from prominent food access and agricultural businesses/organizations throughout Louisiana, this committee represents a diverse range of stakeholders, bringing valuable knowledge and expertise to the collaborative table:
Ashley Armstrong, Owner of Armstrong Farms
Makenzie Miller, Local Food Systems Specialist at the LSU AgCenter - Healthy Communities
Emerie Gentry, Market Manager of the Shreveport Farmers’ Market
Chris Muse, Market Administrator of the St. Helena Farmers Market and Owner of MUSE 3 Farms
Marquetta Anderson, Community Relations Coordinator at the St. Helena Farmers Market
Michelle Kendall, Executive Director of the Hammond Downtown Development District
Savannah Phillips, Market Manager of the Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
For contact information for Greaux the Good’s Program Committee, visit https://greauxthegoodla.org/program-committee.
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About Market Umbrella
Market Umbrella is the nonprofit organization that operates the Crescent City Farmers Market in New Orleans, as well as several food access and community nutrition programs that reach across the state. Market Umbrella’s mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella works to directly connect consumers with regional farmers, fishers, and food producers; provide community education related to nutrition and healthy eating; and offer a robust array of food access programs. Market Umbrella’s work supports Southeast Louisiana foodways and culture, serves as a small business incubator and supporter of the local economy, and provides food access programs to help all New Orleanians have greater access to fresh, local foods. For more information about Greaux the Good, Market Umbrella’s statewide market match nutrition incentive program, please visit www.greaxthegoodla.org! Stay connected with us on social media: Facebook: Greaux the Good / Instagram: @greauxthegoodla / Twitter: @greauxthegoodla
