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Governor Heineman promoting farmers markets

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Governor Dave Heineman is urging Nebraskans to buy locally grown produce from farmer's markets.

There are more than 75 farmer's markets across the state.

Governor Heineman is also promoting a state-wide program that gives coupons to low-income senior citizens so they can buy food at local farmers' markets.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says 5,400 seniors participated last year and redeemed close to a quarter-million dollars worth of coupons.

There are more than 600 registered produce growers in Nebraska.

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