Community Supported Agriculture: Accepting SNAP Payments

Authors

Kelsey Hall, Utah State UniversityFollow
Roslynn McCann, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-10-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

Participating in a community supported agriculture (CSA) share is one way for individuals with low income to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in buying local, seasonal fruits and vegetables. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) authorizes businesses to accept SNAP benefits, including direct marketing farmers and nonprofit food buying cooperatives operating a CSA. SNAP is the largest federal nutrition assistance program, formerly known as food stamps. Eligible individuals and families use an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a debit card, to purchase eligible food at SNAP authorized vendors. In Utah, the EBT card is known as the Horizon EBT Card.

Recommended Citation

Hall, Kelsey and McCann, Roslynn, "Community Supported Agriculture: Accepting SNAP Payments" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2244.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2244