Plans for a farmers market in Airway Heights moved a little closer to reality with a briefing given to the City Council at its June 20 meeting.
During a presentation updating the council on activities in the city by the Spokane Regional Health District’s “Neighborhoods Matter” program, SRHD health specialist Heather Wallace said the research is “out there” on the benefits to communities with active farmers markets. An information sheet listed eight online links to studies indicating some of those benefits, such as increased upward mobility and social integration, increased access to fresher fo...
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