Greaux the Good introduces its 2024-2025 Program Committee
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Greaux the Good’s 2024-2025 Program Committee will support the growth and expansion of the program to benefit farmers and families across Louisiana
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New Orleans, Louisiana, October 23, 2024 —
In its third fiscal year, Greaux the Good remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting Louisiana farmers markets, farm stands, and other farm-direct businesses. The program is dedicated to providing support and funding for the creation or expansion of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) incentive initiatives.
Last year, in response to the evolving needs of the program, Greaux the Good restructured the former Market Advisory Committee into the Program Committee. Greaux the Good continues to facilitate this more focused and hands-on Program Committee and is excited to announce the 2024-2025 members.
This year’s Program Committee will play a crucial role in supporting Greaux the Good staff, eligible entities, current partners, and community collaborators in many 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 table:
Marquetta Anderson, Community Relations Coordinator at the St. Helena Farmers Market
Mike Bass, Board President, Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
Emerie Holtzclaw, Market Manager of the Shreveport Farmers’ Market
Makenzie Miller, Local Food Systems Specialist at the LSU AgCenter - Healthy Communities
Chris Muse, Market Administrator of the St. Helena Farmers Market and Owner of MUSE 3 Farms
Deirdre (Dee) Ragin, Director of Markets and Farmer Communications, Jubilee Justice, Inc.
For contact information for Greaux the Good’s Program Committee, visit https://greauxthegoodla.org/program-committee.
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
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About Market Umbrella
Market Umbrella is a 29-year-old nonprofit organization that operates Greaux the Good, the Crescent City Farmers Market in New Orleans, and many food access, community nutrition, and local food system programs. 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 Market Umbrella, please visit www.marketumbrella.org! Stay connected with us on social media: Facebook: Crescent City Farmers Markets / Instagram: @crescentcityfarmersmkt
