Centre County farmer's market voucher distribution delayed
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Centre County Commissioners announced that farmers' market vouchers are being delayed as federal funding continues to undergo reappropriations.
The vouchers were originally scheduled for Monday, June 2, but have been delayed until further notice due to the funding delays. The annual summer program known as the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA).
In a memo sent by the PDA, the cause of the delay was detailed. Although it was approved in mid-March of 2025, there was little additional guidance or timelines regarding the release of funds.
Two consequences of the funding delays have been identified. First, fewer vouchers will beavailable for distribution through each senior agency. In this case, the Centre County Office ofAging will be receiving only about 74% of the vouchers the County requested.
Second, voucher deliveries will be delayed. The Centre County Office of Aging was scheduledto begin distributing farmers' market vouchers beginning on Monday, June 2, though the start date has been delayed.
As of now, the start of the Farmers' Market Voucher distribution event has been delayeduntil further notice. Centre County residents can tune into the Board of Commissioners onTuesday, June 3, at 10 am for updates on this program.
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