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Dennis Ryan, is the Market Manager of the 61st Street Farmers Market, a program of the Experimental Station (501c3 nonprofit organization) serving the Woodlawn neighborhood. In this role, Dennis has overseen the implementation of a number of initiatives to increase access to healthy food in the community: education and outreach to increase SNAP redemption at the Farmers Market; Illinois first Double Value SNAP Program; market basket programs; and teaching under-served high school students the skills to begin a career in the culinary industry.
Dennis has years of experience in local and sustainable food systems. His involvement includes co-founding Fresh Connections NFP, Board President and Treasurer of The Land Connection, Co-Director of the City of Chicago�s Farm Forager program, member of working group to establish an Illinois farmers market association, and advocating for increased acceptance of SNAP benefits at all farmers markets and non-traditional food outlets.
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