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2010 National Farmers Market Directory

April 28, 2010 Farmer Markets have grown exponentially this past year – a 23% increase over the number in 2008. And more are opening in communities across the country and many more are in the planning stages as people want to source their food locally and also get to know their farmer and food producer. [...]

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Think Global and Eat Local

January 13, 2010 National Geographic has just published a 320 page book with “8 Simple Steps to a Healthier You”, called true Food. There is a short excerpt to give you an example of what is inside: ” What’s in Season? A Guide to Local Eating in the Winter: •The Northeast: From root cellars and [...]

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A Good Food Farmer

September 17, 2009: In continuation of this week’s launch of the USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, another component will be unveiled later today to support the continued growth of local farmers markets. This story illustrates one farming family that work hard to grow good food, and who enjoy selling directly to their [...]

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