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Post-pandemic financial woes and rising inflation have made grocery budgets a sore spot for many American households. Grocery prices were 5% higher last year compared with 2022, according to the USDA Report on Food Price and Spending. This hit low-income families hard — about 30% of their income is devoted to groceries. However, local farmers markets serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking…
