It Takes a Region

Produce Plus, a D.C. program where residents who receive federal benefits can get up to $20 a week to spend on produce at farmers’ markets, supports over 9,000 residents every year in accessing fresh fruits and vegetables across the city. Through this program, the market becomes a place where individuals of many different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds interact and engage. In this session, DC Greens will discuss the challenges and successes markets have had in navigating conflicts that can arise at the markets and working to create inclusive and welcoming spaces for all customers.