Massachusetts healthy incentives program returns $100M to local farms
The Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) has reached a significant milestone, returning over $100 million directly to local farms since 2017.
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AI GeneratedMassachusetts is celebrating a major milestone for the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), which has returned over $100 million to local farms since 2017. The program helps low-income families access fresh fruits and vegetables, combating urban food deserts. Due to its success, the program is opening to new farms for the first time in four years and has been prioritized in the FY 27 budget.