Survey: Do you go to Farmers' Markets?
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 06.11.07
Farmers markets are appearing everywhere this year; where we live, last year there were two near us; this year there are five new ones. Last year there were produce jockeys who would buy vegetables at the big wholesale food terminal, dress up in overalls and set up a stand; this year the farmers have set up a certification system to ensure that purchasers are getting real farm fresh food. The books Plenty and Animal,Vegetable, Miracle have encouraged many to take up local food. What are you doing?
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