Maine's popular Senior FarmShare program is getting more federal money, which means more low-income seniors will be able to sign up for $50 of fresh, locally grown produce this season.

The $120,000 in additional federal funds will allow over 2,000 low-income seniors to get access to the fresh vegetables offered by farmers from around the state.

The additional federal dollars will bring this year's funding to nearly $1 million, the highest ever.

"Senior FarmShare has proven its worth over the past seven years. Not only does it provide seniors with nutritious fruits and vegetables, it provides farmers with a reliable income stream," Agriculture Commissioner Seth Bradstreet said Friday. "This is another measure of the Baldacci administration's commitment to ensuring the food and fuel security of all Mainers and especially for our senior citizens."

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