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Argenta Farmers Market Update |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Thursday, 07 August 2008 |
Things are looking bright for the Central Arkansas Farmers Market (CAFM) Yesterday, August 7th, the Arkansas Agriculture Board voted to back legislation that would officially exempt farmers markets from having to charge a sales tax on agricultural products. Most farmers markets do not currently charge sales tax, but since a 2006 ruling by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration declared that farmers markets are required to pay sales tax things have been slightly awkward for operators who aren't charging. This legislation will be voted on during the 2009 General Assembly.
The CAFM also recently recieved a grant from the state to participate in one of the ten pilot programs they are sponsoring statewide that would allow farmers markets to accept food stamps by means of debit cards. This will help speed up the CAFM's installation of their new wireless system for for credit and debit transactions. The CAFM says they are hoping to have the system operational in September.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 August 2008 )
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