Agriculture and Rural Development

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Copies of the reports listed below may be obtained by contacting the office at 517.373.8080 or contacting Kathryn Bateson.

Questions on the following documents should be directed to William E. Hamilton, Fiscal Analyst for the Agriculture and Rural Development budget.

Fiscal Brief: Double Up Food Bucks March 28, 2024. Prepared by William E. Hamilton, Senior Fiscal Analyst. This updated publication describes Double Up Food Bucks, a program administered by the private non-profit Fair Food Network. The program increases the purchasing power of Michigan residents who receive SNAP benefits by providing a dollar-for-dollar match – up to $20 per day – to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores and farmer’s markets.