N.J. Farmers supporting WIC program

Thursday, August 10, 2017
BRIDGETON, N.J. (WPVI) -- It's national farmer's market week and one spot in New Jersey selling fresh fruits and veggies got a few special visitors Thursday.

The state's health commissioner, Cathleen Bennett and agriculture secretary Douglas Fisher were in Bridgeton.
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Rottkamp Farms is one of several farmer's markets allowing WIC members to trade their nutrition checks for pre-packaged bags of fresh produce.

The officials said they hope to see more people take advantage of the program.
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Only 66 percent of the farmers market vouchers were redeemed across the state last year.
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