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A Comparison of Farmers Markets and Supermarkets in Nineteen Communities in the Southeast A study from SCALE, Inc. (Sequestering Carbon, Accelerating Local Economies) suggests that local farmers’ markets may be cheaper than supermarkets: “The ‘local foods movement’ has been growing rapidly for the past decade or more, reaching communities in nearly every part of the United States. [...] The Yourfarmstand.com team is reaching out to farmers, customers and market facilitators interested in developing an online farmers’ market for their community. Yourfarmstand.com is an online market started in 2010 by a group of farmers based in Charlotte, VT. Inspired to increase access to and demand for fresh local food, the group developed a website that [...] From the Union of Concerned Scientists: As farmers market shoppers have long known, buying food directly from the people who grew it is a great way to add freshness and flavor to your table and more fruits and vegetables to your diet. But locally grown food is not only good for your taste buds—it creates jobs, keeps money [...] Whether in Vermont, New Hampshire, or elsewhere, keep in mind that there is probably farmers’ market near you when you’re on the road this summer. The number of markets has grown at a remarkable pace in recent years. Here is one that has come to our attention: Winooski Farmers Market Champlain Mill Green, Winooski [...] Bellows Falls Farmers’ Market The 8th season of the Bellows Falls Famers’ Market is upon us. This year the Market is host to eight agricultural vendors, three prepared food vendors, two craft vendors, three ‘day’ vendors and we still have room to grow. These 16 producers carry everything from organic vegetables, fruits, eggs, grass-fed meat and [...] Valley Food & Farm Tidbits The Latest on Local Agriculture June 1, 2011 This edition underwritten by: Marceau’s/Idlewood the Restaurant Connecting People to Farmers and Incredible Local Food Since 1999 Marketplace • Events & Workshops • News • Donate S P O T L I G H T::.. Do you prefer fresh in-season produce? Enjoy talking with farmers? Visiting with others from [...] Monday May 23, 2011 Farmers markets are springing up all across the country. According to USDA statistics the growth in the number of farmers markets between 1994 and 2010 was nearly 350 percent. And here in our corner of New England, we see that trend in action. Close to a dozen new farmers markets have opened [...] Peacham Farmers market opens May 26th. Summer is on its way! In celebration, the Peacham Farmers Market will open for the 2011 season on Thursday, May 26 at 3 pm. The market is sited on the historic Academy Green, in the heart of the village of Peacham, Vermont. This year’s Market will be as much a weekly [...] The Townshend Common Farmer’s Market is accepting vendor applications for the fourth season of this mid week farmers market. Are you an area farmer interested in bringing local vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, cheese, syrup, honey or any other local food to market? Do you create food items using raw materials sourced from local farmers? Do you [...] |
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