WIC, farmers markets join to produce better diets

"RICHLAND -- Amid the crowds shopping for produce at the Richland Farmers Market on a recent Friday morning, Carolyn Merrell and her mother-in-law Linda Herrera carefully selected corn, tomatoes, onions, cherries and blueberries from the colorful bounty.

But rather than handing over cash for their purchases, the West Richland women paid with Women, Infants and Children (WIC) vouchers from the Farmers Market Nutrition Program..."