Greaux the Good announces 2024-2025 Program Committee

October 30, 2024

Now entering its third fiscal year, Greaux the Good remains committed to supporting Louisiana’s local farm-direct markets, farm stands, and other agriculture-based businesses. With a continued focus on funding and resources for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) incentive initiatives, Greaux the Good is dedicated to helping these entities increase accessibility and community engagement.

Last year, Greaux the Good restructured its Market Advisory Committee, creating a more specialized and proactive Program Committee. Greaux the Good is pleased to introduce the 2024-2025 Program Committee members, who bring a wealth of expertise from diverse food access and agricultural sectors across Louisiana. This year’s committee will play an essential role in supporting Greaux the Good staff, eligible participants, and partners in areas like marketing, outreach, and technical assistance.

The 2024-2025 Program Committee members are:

  • Marquetta Anderson – Community Relations Coordinator, St. Helena Farmers Market

  • Mike Bass – Board President, Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market

  • Emerie Holtzclaw – Market Manager, Shreveport Farmers’ Market

  • Makenzie Miller – Local Food Systems Specialist, LSU AgCenter – Healthy Communities

  • Chris Muse – Market Administrator, St. Helena Farmers Market; Owner, MUSE 3 Farms

  • Deirdre (Dee) Ragin – Director of Markets and Farmer Communications, Jubilee Justice, Inc.

For more information about the Program Committee and to connect with its members, please visit: Greaux the Good Program Committee.

Greaux the Good is an initiative of Market Umbrella, a nonprofit organization with a 29-year history of advancing food access and community nutrition programs across Southeast Louisiana. Market Umbrella also operates the Crescent City Farmers Market in New Orleans and offers programs to connect consumers directly with regional farmers, fishers, and food producers. Market Umbrella’s mission is to leverage farmers markets as powerful tools for economic and community health, supporting Louisiana’s local foodways, small businesses, and access to fresh, nutritious foods.