USDA Food Environment Atlas Tool Brings You Closer To Your Food

First Posted: 4/25/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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Your Food Environment Atlas is a new interactive web tool that allows users to find local farmers' markets, farms, and other local producers. But it goes much deeper than just local providers. It's a great way to explore the food resources in your community.

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