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Yahoo News for Farmers' Markets from the Past 24 Hours
Laura Porter is a careful consumer. She buys organic food whenever possible, steering clear of unwanted pesticides on grapes or antibiotics in meat. She studies labels to be sure foods are as free of added chemicals as they purport to be. She shops at farmers markets near her Central Massachusetts home to support local, environmentally friendly agriculture. Source:  | 8 September 2010, 7:31 pm
Interest in buying local is continuing to fuel growth at local farmers markets. Source: | 8 September 2010, 3:18 pm
Chicago residents can find fresh watermelon at the farmers markets, at the supermarket-- and in a South Side man's front yard. Source: | 8 September 2010, 3:00 pm
Farmers markets Source: | 8 September 2010, 12:05 am
Gov. Bill Richardson introduced a $50,000 Recovery Act fund Aug. 24 to encourage low-income households to shop at farmers markets. Source: | 7 September 2010, 10:40 pm
LANSING — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its 2010 National Farmers Market Directory and Michigan ranks fourth in the nation for the most operational farmers markets. Currently, there are 271 operational farmers markets in Michigan listed in the USDA directory. California claimed the top spot with 580, followed by New York with 461, and Illinois with 286. Source: | 7 September 2010, 7:25 am
Starting this week, bridge card recipients can stretch their dollars at several farmers markets in Washtenaw County. The Ann Arbor Farmers Market in Kerrytown, along with its counterparts on the west side of town and in Ypsilanti, have partnered with...... Source: | 7 September 2010, 3:26 am
Google Blogs about Farmers' Markets from the Past 24 Hours
Of the 777 of people who came to the market on the day of the survey 74% of shoppers were doing other shopping in the town, and 64% of the 777 came to the town centre because of the market. This shows that the Farmers' Market is truly ... Source:  | 9 September 2010, 1:09 am
With careful shopping, your local farmers' market can be a thrifty way to incorporate fresh food. Many farmers and producers supply delicious, lo. Source: | 8 September 2010, 3:21 pm
Just because summer's winding down a little and we've had our first little rain shower (more like damp air than rain, but that's just one perspect. Source: | 8 September 2010, 2:46 pm
“The farmers market has always been a good place to get food, but many do not accept food stamps,” he said. “I usually go to Walmart. The food is a lot cheaper, so I can get more. I know Whole Foods accepts food stamps, ... Source: | 8 September 2010, 12:12 pm
Day 58 Sprouts Farmers Market in Lone Tree | Grand Opening Event On Day 58 of 365 Things To Do in South Denver Suburbs you need to grab your reusable grocery bags and head over to the Grand Opening Celebration. Source: | 8 September 2010, 8:44 am
Phrases such as 'farmers' market' and 'growers' market' are important, as they distinguish markets as being places where consumers can buy directly from producers. How meaningful are the words 'farmer' and 'grower' though? ... Source: | 7 September 2010, 3:48 pm
Many California farmers markets, for instance, allow vendors to sell eggs produced by hens crammed into the insufferable cage confinement systems just like those involved in the recent egg recall – the largest in U.S. history ... Source: | 7 September 2010, 6:05 am
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