Top 10 Reasons to Bring your Kids to the Farmers Market

 

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'The Farmers Market is a great place to bring your kids for so many reasons! The Farmers Market allows you to provide your family with wholesome, healthy food while supporting your local community at the same time.

Here’s the reality- Family farmers need your support! Now that large agribusiness dominates food production in the U.S. Small family farms have a hard time competing in the food marketplace. Buying directly from farmers gives them a better return for their produce and gives them a fighting chance in today’s globalized economy.'

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Farmers Abandon Fields Larger Than Belgium and Luxembourg

'Food prices are expected to surge after the worst drought in the U.S. for half a century destroyed one-sixth of the country’s expected corn crop over the past month.

The hottest July in U.S. history has caused irreparable damage to crops, forcing corn farmers to abandon fields greater in area than Belgium and Luxembourg. Soyabeans, which are used for animal feed and to make vegetable oil, have also been affected, with this harvest likely to be the worst for five years.'


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15 Most Impressive Farmers Markets in America

 

'The number of farmers markets in the U.S. has more than doubled over the
past 10 years, with a steep spike since 2009. Though they were
previously seen as places for hippies and country folk to shop, the
local food movement and concerns about sustainability have increased
their appeal immensely. 



As admirable as it is when any community chooses
to support their local farmers and buy fresh produce, some farmers
markets have taken it to the next level, attracting thousands of
shoppers each week including out-of-town visitors. They’ve become
destinations for travelers and makeshift culinary schools for aspiring
community cooks. Here are 15 of the most impressive farmers markets from
across the U.S'





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