Farmers markets are an integral part of the urban/farm linkage and have continued to rise in popularity, mostly due to the growing consumer interest in obtaining fresh products directly from the farm. Farmers markets allow consumers to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce, enables farmers the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with their customers, and cultivate consumer loyalty with the farmers who grows the produce. Direct marketing of farm products through farmers markets continues to be an important sales outlet for agricultural producers nationwide. Today, there are more than 4,600 farmers markets operating throughout the nation.
Why You Should Go
1.) Support Your local Farmers
2.) Fresh Produce- more nutritious
3.) Many are organic products
4.) Saves Environment-
5.) Fun
6.) Good educational event for children
To Find Your Local Farmers Market
- Includes Canada as well
Farmers Market online- includes British Columbia
USDA-
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