Farmers’ Market Checks for Eligible Seniors Available Beginning July 1

OTSEGO COUNTY—Farmers’ market checks will soon be available for income-eligible seniors age 60 and older, Otsego County Office for the Aging announced on Monday, June 10. The checks are made available through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and provide a booklet of five $5.00 checks worth $25.00 that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets. To be eligible, seniors must have a monthly income at or below $2,322.00 for a one-person household or $3,152.00 for a two-person household.