First Time Shopping at a Farmers' Market? 5 Things You Need to Know

Myths and Truths about Your Local Markets


Chances are there's a farmers' market near you. Over the past 20 years, local markets have blossomed from 1,700 to well over 8,000 locations nationwide. Despite headline-grabbing efforts by Walmart's 4,200 stores to aggressively source organic produce, customer support at regional farmers markets is at all-time highs. For farmers searching for a way to sell their food directly to customers, these statistics are a dream come true.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/forrest-pritchard/first-time-shopping-at-farmers-market_b_5519524.html