DAVIS, Calif., May 16, 2012 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today toured the Davis Farmer’s Market to highlight the Obama administration’s efforts to expand healthy food access by increasing the number of farmers markets participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA recently awarded more than $426,000 to California to expand availability of wireless technology in farmers’ markets not currently participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The funding provides SNAP participants greater access to fresh and healthy food, while supporting American farmers and local economies.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., May 16, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Pennsylvania State University to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the land-grant university system to highlight the groundbreaking research, education, and innovation taking place at these storied institutions.